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Man accused of holding woman captive in Malden attic for weeks, trafficking her

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Newest development Sep 25, 2026 · 2 reportsMalden man accused of kidnapping, sexually abusing woman for weeks ordered held without bail

A 29-year-old man is accused of kidnapping and sexually trafficking a woman who prosecutors said was held for six weeks in the unfinished attic of a home in Malden, Massachusetts, before the property owner discovered her and called police.

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  1. Man accused of holding woman captive in Malden attic for weeks, trafficking her

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    Malden man accused of kidnapping, sexually abusing woman for weeks ordered held without bail

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Man accused of kidnapping, sexually abusing woman in Malden home for weeks (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Jordende Pierre, 29, is due to be arraigned Friday in Malden District Court.

  2. NBC Boston

    Man accused of holding woman captive in Malden attic for weeks, trafficking her (opens NBC Boston)

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    A 29-year-old man is accused of kidnapping and sexually trafficking a woman who prosecutors said was held for six weeks in the unfinished attic of a home in Malden, Massachusetts, before the property owner discovered her and called police.

  3. Boston

    US Marshals, police nab man who allegedly held woman captive in Malden home for weeks (opens Boston)

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    “The allegations in this case are deeply disturbing. No person should ever be subjected to the violence, exploitation, and loss of freedom alleged here."

  4. The Boston Globe

    Malden man accused of kidnapping, sexually abusing woman for weeks ordered held without bail (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    "No person should ever be subjected to the violence, exploitation, and loss of freedom alleged here,” said Dennis Matulewicz, US Marshal for Massachusetts.

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