Former Maryland pediatrician who blamed demon for sexually abusing patients gets lengthy sentence
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:05 am
Really, it is impossible to know with how investigators use suggestion and incentives when following up with doctors and teachers. As a minimum they should be required to identify the accused from memory, but I doubt this is common practice.
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A former Maryland pediatrician who claimed he was possessed by a demon received a 30-year prison sentence this week for sexually abusing a young patient.
In March, Ernesto Cesar Torres, 74, was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor and three counts of third-degree sex offense. Nearly five years of Torres' sentence will be reduced due to time served.
WJZ Investigator spoke one-on-one with the Frederick County State's Attorney about the statewide impact of this case.