Four-Time Deported Illegal Accused of Kidnapping, Raping Child in Kentucky

Authorities say the suspect, Jorge Luis Martinez-Ulloa, has been deported from the U.S. four times.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:39pm

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A 31-year-old illegal alien from Honduras, Jorge Luis Martinez-Ulloa, has been charged with kidnapping, raping, and sodomizing a child in Lexington, Kentucky. Martinez-Ulloa has been deported from the U.S. four times since first crossing the border in 2012, but has repeatedly re-entered the country illegally.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about illegal immigration and the challenges law enforcement faces in removing repeat offenders who continue to enter the country unlawfully and commit serious crimes. It also raises questions about immigration enforcement and whether more cooperation between local authorities and federal agencies like ICE could help prevent such incidents.

The details

According to police, on March 29, Martinez-Ulloa kidnapped a child, held her in an apartment, grabbed her by the neck, and raped her. Following his arrest, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer against Martinez-Ulloa, asking Lexington police to notify them if he is released from jail at any time.

  • Martinez-Ulloa first crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in 2012 near Laredo, Texas.
  • He was deported to Honduras, but illegally crossed the border on Feb. 21, 2021, Feb. 28, 2021, and March 7, 2021.
  • At an unknown later date and location, Martinez-Ulloa crossed the border for the fifth time.

The players

Jorge Luis Martinez-Ulloa

A 31-year-old illegal alien from Honduras who has been charged with kidnapping, raping, and sodomizing a child in Lexington, Kentucky. He has been deported from the U.S. four times since first crossing the border in 2012, but has repeatedly re-entered the country illegally.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that lodged a detainer against Martinez-Ulloa, asking Lexington police to notify them if he is released from jail.

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What they’re saying

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

— Lauren Bis, Department of Homeland Security

What’s next

Lexington authorities will continue to cooperate with ICE to ensure Martinez-Ulloa remains in custody and is not released back into the community.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of illegal immigration and the need for stronger cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities to prevent repeat offenders from committing serious crimes after illegally re-entering the country.