Santa Barbara police arrested Samuel Joseph Martinez, 62, on 8/10 for allegedly beating a homeless woman. The arrest was made after police gathered new witness information linking Martinez to the assault, which happened on 7/22 of last year. On that day, a passerby found the severely beaten 53-year-old homeless woman in the 1200 block of De la Vina Street. Martinez is currently being held on $500,000 bail.
Man Arrested in Year-Old Beating Case
New Evidence Linked Him to the Crime
Thu Aug 23, 2007 | 12:00pm
Sun Dec 21, 2025 | 12:58pm
https://www.independent.com/2007/08/23/man-arrested-year-old-beating-case/
