LANCASTER – A 31-year-old man accused of trying to kill his girlfriend and 4-year-old daughter with a cinder block in Lancaster last year has pleaded no contest.
Omar Martin pleaded no contest Monday to first-degree attempted murder and admitted a great bodily injury allegation and a prior strike conviction for assault with a deadly weapon, a firearm, according to Ricardo Santiago of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.
Martin was immediately sentenced to 17 years to life in state prison, Santiago stated. Judge Bernie LaForteza also issued a stay away protective order for the victims in the case, according to Santiago.
The conviction stems from an attack that occurred on April 5, 2013. That afternoon, deputies responded to an “assault with a deadly weapon” call in the 42200 block of 20th Street West.
Witnesses told deputies that Martin hit his 23-year-old girlfriend and 4-year-old daughter in the head with a cinder block before fleeing the scene with his 6-year-old son, according to published reports.
Martin was arrested around 4:30 p.m. that day after deputies surrounded his home and rescued his 6-year-old son.
“They managed to take the son, and as they arrested [Martin], he resisted arrest and during the struggle, bit a deputy on the leg,” Santiago stated.
Martin was originally charged with two counts of attempted murder and more than a half dozen felonies related to the attack, according to court records. Much of those charges were dropped as part of the negotiated plea.
The victims sustained potentially life-threatening injuries during the attack, but have since made full recoveries, according to the prosecutor.
Martin returns to court on October 10 for a restitution hearing.
Ur momma says
YES God knows the truth,he can manipulate all you idiots but he can’t manipulate God up above.he knows what he did and hope he thinks about it every night when he rests his head!
forgiving says
It’s call been on krystal meth drugs, why doesn’t the government start doing something about this? AV is the #1 in labs!!! Think about it!
thisissomebull says
Its pretty disgusting that anyone in their right mind would even consider into letting this man out of jail after what he did to his girlfriend or daughter. I don’t care what happened in their relation, nobody deserves to DIE because of it. ANNNND to his DAUGHTER!!!! What is wrong with you people!!!??? Your as sick as him if you wish anything for him! I hope he really thinks about what he did and suffers for his consequences. I hope that his ex family finds peace and lives life to their 2nd chance at life. Bless you girls and the son for having to go through something like this. As for you others that has posted to wish Omar any happiness, I think you really need to seek help because you are headed down the same path as him if you think this is OK! Just thought I would speak my mind to these ridiculous post, SO DISGUSTING! You should really revise what you post!
The says
Amen !!
God knows the truth says
Not one person commenting even knows the actual details of the case. God bless you Omar, We love you! Prayers for you everyday. You will have the strength of god this whole journey and never forget those who love you! It’s unfortunate that he had to be in a relationship with the so called “victim”. She’s more guilty of inhumanely things than I can think of!
Eric says
Its unfortunate that he struck a 4 year old child. What kind of inhumane things did she do?
truth says
Wow he attempted to kill his own innocent daughter!!!The truth is in the evidence!he deserves to
Shay says
With a CINDER BLOCK.
bird says
It’s really tragic, but there will always be people who will blame the victims.
Urmomma says
Absolutely NO excuse for child abuse or a man beating a woman !! Punk [removed]
A_S says
Go ahead with the bs blaming the innocent but it’s obviously not going to cover up or justify the physcos actions and it’s not right to do so , it’s actually very disturbing and wrong . How is harming a child ever okay? Wanting justice for yourself and child doesn’t make you a bad person and no matter what problems occur in a relationship there’s no good enough reason to ever harm anyone especially a child . There’s always consequences for your actions he’s getting what he needs to and hopefully never sees the light of day or is allowed around another child again . If he could hurt his own child and her mother he can hurt anyone . He’s better off where he’s at and the kids can now be safe . Shame on you Sickkos .
God does know says
What about the little girl (his daughter!!!) you idiot!!!!!
Just sayin says
I don’t think the children’s feelings are being taken into consideration by whomever wrote that disturbing comment blaming the victim n sending that monster best wishes . Hope he rots.
Yg says
I think anyone who believes that what he’s done is okay shoul be
Yg says
Be right in there with him if not in a mental institute getting help . Disgusting people
Memiselfnii says
The case is exactly what it says before the district attorneys office can release information to the newspapers ect it all has to be accurate n evidence efficient and no one would agree to a life sentence without requesting for trial if they were innocent or felt they had a chance , he admitted to great bodily injuries which means he admitted to harming and the harm was so bad it could have taken lives . U may think you ” know” him but the people who thought they knew him best were some of the victims so I wouldn’t jump to day ” none of you know him ” doesn’t matter fact is he did it n it’s noones fault but his own and he’s exactly where he deserves to be.period.
careless says
Actually he will do 85 percent of 17 years then he will have the chance to go to the board to see if he is able to be released. Hopefully it will be denied but I’m sure the A.V courts will release him. [removed] up system !!!
raxx says
If he had touched the child on the buttocks he would have gotten a longer sentence… food for thought. And once he gets out, which web site can I look him up on to be able to protect my children in the future? Answer – none.
John says
He’ll probably do 8 eight years top, will be paroled for good behavior and released to the good old AV, where it seems all so called good parolees end up. The AV, a good place to leave!
justme says
no he will do life . in California where its citizens are miss informed any sentenced with a life at the end is life in prison
RANDYLXIX says
17 to life means that he has to do 17 years before he comes up for parole, get your facts right……
M says
Yea your right randylxix, but he could of killed these two people he doesnt deserve to get out at all. He belongs in there.
JR says
17 maybe 20 considering it’s a process then he’ll face a parole board , most likely get DENIED and continue to rot away . That’s for the best I think.