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Malden Man Charged with Kidnapping and Sex Trafficking After Woman Found in Attic
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Core Event: Kidnapping and Sexual Exploitation in a Malden Attic
Prosecutors allege that 29-year-old Jordende Pierre kidnapped a woman he met on a dating app, held her in the unfinished attic of a multifamily building on Summer Street in Malden, Massachusetts, and forced her to engage in sexual encounters for at least six weeks. The woman was discovered on September 20 after the landlord entered the attic to investigate a water leak. Police found her naked on a mat, a five-gallon bucket of urine nearby, and evidence of severe neglect. Pierre faces charges of trafficking a person for sexual servitude, kidnapping, and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older. He entered a not-guilty plea and is being held without bail pending an October hearing.
Background & Context
Court filings show Pierre met the victim through a dating app and later picked her up from a rehabilitation facility. He brought her to his second-floor apartment and confined her to the attic, removing the door handle to prevent escape. Prosecutors say Pierre supplied the woman with drugs and arranged “dates” with at least six other men, collecting money from those encounters.
Data & Statistics
- Approximate confinement: six weeks.
- Alleged sexual partners arranged: at least six men, spanning 16 encounters.
- Conditions observed: a five-gallon bucket of urine, a small red light as the only illumination, and a plywood floor with exposed wiring and insulation.
Official Statements & Responses
Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney Jacob McCrindle described the victim’s condition as “dirty” and “living essentially in squalor.” Malden Police Chief Marc Gatcomb confirmed the rescue and that the woman was returned to her family.
Landlord Qing Sun, who discovered the woman, said she had no knowledge of anyone living in the attic and now checks the property weekly.
On-the-Ground Reports
Police Officer Stephen Rappa documented the scene, noting the woman’s “unclean, unclothed” appearance and the attic’s “unilluminated” condition with only a small red light. He recorded that the victim appeared disoriented, with bite marks and scabs, and had limited access to food, often going days without eating.
Neighbors described the building as a “Frankenstein’s home” and reported frequent police activity and loud parties. Resident Kirby Tang said the large law-enforcement presence during Pierre’s arrest was “very coordinated and organized,” adding that the proximity of the crime left the community feeling “really, really scared.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The victim’s statements about bathroom use changed during the investigation: an initial report indicated Pierre escorted her, while a later account suggested she could go alone. Prosecutors and police both cite six men as participants, but the exact number of encounters varies between “at least six” and “six men over 16 encounters,” reflecting minor inconsistencies.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The defendant would arrange for those dates,” — Jacob McCrindle
- “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
- “I could see that the female was unclean, unclothed, and appeared to be in need of services,” — Stephen Rappa
What’s Next
Pierre remains in custody while authorities continue the investigation. A dangerousness hearing is scheduled for October, and law-enforcement agencies have indicated that additional arrests may be possible as the case proceeds.
