Marvin Perez Lopez, 20, illegally crossed the Mexican border into the US. He was then picked up by Border Patrol before he was released pending an
Marvin Perez Lopez, 20, illegally crossed the Mexican border into the US. He was then picked up by Border Patrol before he was released pending an immigration court date some three years in the future – in 2027.
He entered US as an undocumented immigrant from his native Guatemala in January.
Again, he’s arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 13.
Lopez made it to Florida in January of this year where it is alleged he carried out his heinous crimes against a pre-teen girl who is in the sixth grade.
How it Happened
The abduction occurred in a residential area of Lake Worth Beach, south of West Palm Beach.
Lopez is alleged to have raped the girl in a van that was parked outside her family home.
Incredibly, the girl’s mother banged on the side of the van where her daughter was being held and she was able to escape.
Lopez then ran out of the van, saying he was sorry and asked for forgiveness.
The affidavit said the child and Lopez live in the same apartment building.
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The Mom Was Afraid to Involve Police
The mother didn’t call the police initially because she was afraid that her own immigration status might be called into question. She had also had a prior incident when her daughter was taken from her by authorities.
The 11-year-old girl told investigators how Lopez grabbed her hand and told her to ‘get into the van.’
She explained how he started touching her and that she pushed Lopez away and was able to get out of the van, only for him to pull her back inside the vehicle.
The girl then outlined to investigators how Lopez sexually assaulted her.
Lopez is currently being held in the Palm Beach Country Jail without bond. Police say he has admitted to the charges against him.
