Terrance Stargell

Isabelle Martin's Story

UPDATE: Parole has been denied for rapist Terrance Stargell. Stargell will not have another parole hearing until June 2024. Thank you to everyone who submitted a petition and was a voice for Isabelle Martin. Rest In Peace Ms. Martin. You will never be forgotten.

A Brutal Assault

On New Year’s Day 1987, Stargell broke into the home of 62-year-old Isabelle Martin. Ms. Martin was speech impaired and lived with her dog, Boo. After entering the home, Stargell stabbed Boo to death in front of Ms. Martin. Stargell then bound Ms. Martin and his accomplice began removing items from her home. While the accomplice was stealing Ms. Martin’s meager possessions, Stargell raped Ms. Martin vaginally, orally and anally. After assaulting Ms. Martin, Stargell proceeded to help the accomplice steal all of Ms. Martin’s possessions.

After Stargell left, Ms. Martin immediately reported the crime to police and Stargell was arrested. A jury convicted him in April 1987.Stargell was sentenced to 15-70 years in prison for one count each of gross sexual imposition, felonious assault, aggravated burglary and rape.

A Second Chance Fails

Although he had 80 conduct violations, Stargell was paroled in 2008. In 2009, Stargell began stalking a female co-worker. When another co-worker attempted to intervene, Stargell pulled a knife on him. Stargell was then returned to prison for violating his parole. Stargell is once again up for release. Ms. Martin passed away a few years ago and spent of the remainder of her life haunted by what Terrance Stargell did to her.

No Parole

We believe to further the interests of justice and to protect the community Terrance Stargell should be required to serve his maximum sentence of 70 years in prison.