Serial Child Sex Offender Sentenced to Life in Prison for Child Exploitation Offenses

Martin Renteria Sentenced to Life in Prison

On November 10, 2021 a jury convicted Martin Renteria, 52, of Midland Texas, of production of child pornography, sex trafficking of a child, possession of child pornography, and commiting a new crime against a child while registered as a sex offender.  

On Monday, March 17,2022, a federal judge sentenced the Texas man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for child explotation offenses involving an 11-year old, including sex trafficking, production and possession of child pornography, and committing a felony involving a minor while registered as a sex offender.

Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division said “The successful prosecution of this serial child abuser demonstrates the Department of Justice’s unwavering commitment to targeting repeat and dangerous sexual offenders against children, however the commit their crimes.  We will continue to work closely with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to identify, prosecute, and hold accountable those who exploit children.”

As stated in court documents and evidence presented at trial, Martin Renteria who had committed similar crimes in the past, enticed an 11- year old into engaging in sexual acts on multiple occassions.  Renteria purchased expensive gifts for the child in exchanged for the sexual acts, and at least one occassion, he also recorded a video of one of the sexual acts.

“Today’s sentencing of Martin Renteriaa– a child predator who again infliicted serious pain and harm despite being an individual required to register as a sex offender–demonstrates our commitment to assist our local law enforcement partners to ensure serial predators are brought to justice,” said U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff of the Western District of Texas.  ” These types of crimes leave a wake of destruction and brokenness for both the child and their families.  I wish to thank the attorneys with the Child Exploitation and Obesentity Section of the U.S. Department of Justice for their invaluable assistance in this case.”

The Midland Police Department investigated the case, with computer forensics assistance from the Justice Department’s High Technology Investigation Unit.