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Malden Man Charged with Kidnapping, Trafficking and Sexual Assault After Woman Found in Attic
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Core Event
Jordende Pierre, 29, was arrested on Thursday in Malden, Massachusetts, on charges of trafficking a person for sexual servitude, kidnapping, and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older. Prosecutors allege that Pierre held a woman in the unfinished attic of a multifamily home on Summer Street for roughly six weeks, during which she was kept naked, malnourished and confined in squalid conditions. A five-gallon bucket of urine was reportedly found near her, and a door handle in the attic was allegedly removed to prevent her exit.
Background & Context
The investigation began on September 20, when a landlord called Malden police after a water-leak inspection led officers to the attic, where they discovered the woman. Prosecutors say Pierre met the victim through a dating app and brought her from a rehabilitation facility to his residence. While there, he allegedly supplied her with drugs, sexually assaulted her, and arranged sexual encounters with at least six other men in exchange for money that he kept.
Data & Statistics
- Approximate duration of captivity: six weeks.
- Charges filed: trafficking for sexual servitude, kidnapping, indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older.
- Number of alleged sexual “dates” arranged by Pierre: at least six.
Official Statements & Responses
Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney Jacob McCrindle described the victim as “dirty” and “clearly had not eaten,” emphasizing the squalor of the attic environment. He also detailed how Pierre allegedly removed the attic door handle to keep the woman confined.
Dennis Matulewicz, head of the United States Marshal Service for the District of Massachusetts, praised the coordinated effort of federal, state and local agencies that led to Pierre’s arrest, noting that the case underscores the seriousness of human-trafficking offenses.
Property owner Qing Sun, who manages the Summer Street building, said she and her husband discovered the woman while investigating a leak and expressed relief that the victim was rescued, adding that she was unaware anyone was living in the attic.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The allegations in this case are deeply disturbing. No person should ever be subjected to the violence, exploitation and loss of freedom alleged here,” — Dennis Matulewicz, head of the United States Marshal Services for the District of Massachusetts
- “The defendant would arrange for those dates,” — Jacob McCrindle, assistant district attorney
- “The door handle in this attic area, it could be removed, and the defendant would remove that door handle so that she could not leave,” — Jacob McCrindle, assistant district attorney
- “I just feel so for her, like she was 500 feet away and we couldn't do anything,” — Kirby Tang
On-the-Ground Reports
Neighbors described the property as a “Frankenstein’s home” and noted a “rotating cast of characters” coming and going, with frequent police activity and loud parties. Tarra Sewell said she never imagined such a crime could occur so close to her home, while Kirby Tang expressed frustration that the victim was “500 feet away” yet “nobody could do anything.”
What’s Next
Pierre is being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for early October. Authorities have not ruled out additional arrests related to the Summer Street investigation.