Post by Scumhunter on Sept 11, 2015 15:08:04 GMT -5
(Above photo credit: amw.com archives)
Fugitive Profile as of September 11th, 2015: (based on 2003 AMW archives, please contact site if you have more recent information)
Past Addresses: Puerto Rico. West Haven, CT.
Aliases: Gypsy Martindale
Scars: Left Elbow
Additional Quirks: May be using the fake DOB 6/12/1955
Who to call if you've seen him: Based on crime location, our advice would be to contact the West Haven (Connecticut) Police Department. Information on how to call them and/or submit an anonymous web tip can be found at the following link: www.whpd.com/?page_id=3818
Alleged child molester Adrian Martindale was aired as the break-four tease on the March 29th, 2003 episode of America's Most Wanted. Below is the archive description of the case:
(WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS)
On May 23, 1995 Veronica Clark and her two children went into West Haven P.D. headquarters. The children were 11 and 12 years old. Along with her was a seven-year-old companion of the children and his sister, who was also the child's guardian. At this time, sworn statements were taken that describe several instances of sexual abuse on each of the boys by Clark's live in boyfriend, Adrian Martindale. Police say Clark stated that sometime during the months of March and April of 1995, her eldest son became tensed up when he knew that she would be going out. However, he would not disclose the reason. Allegedly, sometime during the month of April, Clark picked the bathroom door and found Martindale in the shower with the older boy. Once more, he would not talk about what had been happening, but did appear to have a look of fear.
Investigators claim, on May 23, 1995, Clark was finally able to interview her son. Cops say she was told that Martindale had fondled his penis and forced him to perform oral sex. In addition, they say Clark was informed that Martindale had been touching the younger son on his penis and that these acts had been occurring for approximately two years. The guardian of the seven-year-old did also sign a sworn statement alleging that her brother was sexually assaulted by Martindale on or about May 9, 1995. Police claim Martindale squeezed the boy's penis and punched him in the stomach.
Each of the boys were sent to Yale New Haven Sexual Abuse Clinic for interview and examination. Police say it was confirmed orally to the investigator that sexual abuse had occurred to the youths. Then, on June 6th, a case worker assigned to the case conducted more interviews and tests having to do with anatomically correct drawings. Investigators believe that from information learned from these interviews, the two older brother's had been forced to perform oral sex on Martindale and that he had performed anal intercourse on each of the boys. According to police, the boys both had complained of the pain, but had been to afraid to tell their mother.
Authorities claim as soon as Martindale figured out that charges were going to be filed against him, he fled from the Clark house. No one has reported seeing him anywhere. He does have family in Puerto Rico and in the West Haven area.
Thoughts? Over a decade after that airing (and two decades after the alleged incidents came to light) and I'm assuming he's still at large as of this posting date (9/11/2015) since I haven't found anything online suggesting otherwise. Of course, it anyone has any updates/proof-of-updates one way or the other, they are always more than welcome to let us know. Based on the passage of time, I think it's a good bet Martindale went to Puerto Rico.
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