Jiu-jitsu instructor and pastor accused of horrific crimes against children in exclusive California enclave
A California man who investigators say served as a pastor and worked as a Jiu-jitsu instructor is accused of sexually abusing children for years, with detectives warning there may be many more victims who have yet to come forward.Emmanuel Marchica, 51, of Hollister, was arrested July 10 after Monterey County Sheriff's Office detectives launched an investigation into allegations of ongoing child sexual abuse that quickly expanded beyond a single victim.Authorities said the investigation began on July 5 after deputies received a report alleging the ongoing sexual abuse of a child.Detectives immediately interviewed witnesses and quickly identified several additional alleged victims before serving multiple search warrants that ultimately led to Marchica's arrest.CALIFORNIA TEACHER SAMANTHA WATSON ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH STUDENT AT CHARTER SCHOOLBooking photo of Emmanuel Marchica, 51, of Hollister, California.Monterey County investigators allege victim disclosures date back to 2012 and believe additional victims may still come forward.
(Monterey County Sheriff’s Office)Investigators said disclosures from victims date back to at least 2012, leading detectives to believe additional victims and witnesses may still be out there.According to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, Marchica was serving as a pastor and regularly offering religious services at a community gathering center in the Hidden Valley community of San Benito County at the time of his arrest.SAN FRANCISCO ARCHDIOCESE AGREES TO $395M SETTLEMENT WITH 530 CLERGY ABUSE SURVIVORSThe Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said Marchica was working as a pastor and regularly leading religious services at a community center in San Benito County’s Hidden Valley area.(Monterey County Sheriff's Office Facebook)Authorities did not identify the congregation or organization.Detectives also said Marchica previously owned bakery businesses in Prunedale and Monterey, as well as gyms in Sand City, Seaside a...