Deported Honduran Immigrant Accused of Sexually Abusing Young Girl

The alleged perpetrator has been deported four times but kept illegally re-entering the U.S.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:52pm

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An illegal immigrant from Honduras, Jorge Luis Martinez-Ulloa, is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a young girl under the age of 12 in Lexington, Kentucky. Martinez-Ulloa has been deported from the U.S. four times since 2012 but has repeatedly re-entered the country illegally.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing challenges with border security and immigration enforcement, as well as the need for stronger measures to prevent repeat offenders from victimizing vulnerable members of the community after being deported.

The details

According to court documents, Martinez-Ulloa allegedly grabbed the young girl by her arm and neck, trapped her in his apartment, and raped her. The child did not know the accused perpetrator. After the assault, the girl was hospitalized for her injuries, and police took Martinez-Ulloa into custody.

  • Martinez-Ulloa first crossed the border illegally in Laredo, Texas, in 2012 and was removed from the country through voluntary departure.
  • He then entered the U.S. illegally again on February 26, 2021; February 28, 2021; and March 7, 2021, and was deported each time.
  • He snuck into the country a fifth time on an unknown date before the alleged assault on Saturday.

The players

Jorge Luis Martinez-Ulloa

A Honduran national accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a young girl under the age of 12 in Lexington, Kentucky. He has been deported from the U.S. four times since 2012 but kept illegally re-entering the country.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The federal agency that has overseen Martinez-Ulloa's multiple deportations and re-entries into the U.S.

Lauren Bis

The Acting Homeland Security Assistant Secretary who issued a statement condemning the alleged actions of Martinez-Ulloa and calling for more cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement.

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What they’re saying

“This criminal illegal alien kidnapped and raped a child. ICE requesting Lexington not release this child predator without notification to ICE law enforcement.”

— Lauren Bis, Acting Homeland Security Assistant Secretary

What’s next

ICE has lodged a detainer with local authorities, asking them to hand over Martinez-Ulloa for eventual deportation. The accused perpetrator was arraigned on Monday, and his next hearing is scheduled for April 7.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges with border security and immigration enforcement, as well as the need for stronger measures to prevent repeat offenders from victimizing vulnerable members of the community after being deported. It underscores the importance of cooperation between local and federal authorities to address these complex issues.