Marcelino Olguin is a foster father of five Turpin siblings who has been charged with molesting two sisters and abusing others. Follow the article till the end to learn more.
Marcelino Olguin is an elderly man from Perris, California. He has been charged with seven counts of committing a ‘lewd and lascivious act on a child’ and six of torture according to the Daily Mail.
In January 2018, the tale of the Turpin kids’ rescue from their violent parents, David, and Louise Turpin, now 60 and 53, made international news. One of the daughters managed to flee the house and phone 911.
The youngsters ranged in age from 2 to 29 years old. The children who were younger were placed in foster care.
Let us learn more about Marcelino Olguin and take a closer look at his whereabouts and arrest.
Who Is Marcelino Olguin?
Marcelino Olguin is a foster father of five Turpin siblings from Perris, California.
Within months after being entrusted in his care, Marcelino began assaulting two Turpin sisters. He allegedly went after two sisters, one of them was under the age of 14.
He allegedly touched their buttocks and upper thighs fifty times in a “sexual touching” way, according to the criminal paperwork. Marcelino Olguin faces a life sentence if convicted according to Z100 New York.
His reign of terror is believed to have been assisted and abetted by his wife Rosa, 58, and daughter Lennys, 37, both of whom have been charged with various counts of child abuse, witness intimidation, and fraud according to the Daily Mail.
Where Is Marcelino Olguin Now In 2022?
Marcelino Olguin is now at his home as he has been released in bonds.
According to Mirror, when asked if he was a pedophile and whether he regretted his treatment of the Turpin children he said F**k You and hid behind his garage doors.
However, if he is convicted of the crime, Olguin might spend the rest of his life in prison.
Marcelino has not made any public appearances or made comments on social media for some time, he is also not seen participating or replying to journalists and interviewers as of now.
Is Turpin Siblings’ Foster Dad Marcelino Olguin Arrested?
Turpin Siblings’ foster dad Marcelino Olguin was arrested on November 3, 2021.
However, they pleaded not guilty to charges multiple charges of physical and psychological abuse and were released on bond shortly after according to CBS News.
As of now, Marcelino’s case is being investigated and will start trial soon.