Thursday, 03 Apr 2025

Six Ohio suspects accused of torturing man in weeklong hotel kidnapping: 'Extremely disturbing'

Six people are facing felony charges for allegedly kidnapping a man and beating him with a metal bat inside an Ohio hotel room for a week, according to police.


Six Ohio suspects accused of torturing man in weeklong hotel kidnapping: 'Extremely disturbing'
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The Maumee Police Department and Red Roof Inn did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional information. 

The Toledo County Prosecutor's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. 

However, three of the defendants - Martina Jones, Michael Esqueda and David Cessna - are facing additional charges in Maumee Municipal Court. Jones is charged with second-degree felonious assault and domestic violence to a household member, Esqueda is charged with second-degree felonious assault and Cessna is charged with second-degree domestic violence. 

The six defendants are expected to be arraigned on felony charges on April 3 and are currently being held without bond, according to the Lucas County Clerk of Courts.  

Attorneys for five out of six of the defendants did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. An attorney for one defendant said his client had been indicted but declined to comment further.

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