Woman Accused of "Cinderella" Rape and Assault

(Worcester, Massachusetts) A 35-year-old local woman, Mara L. Escobar, was arrested last Friday for allegedly assaulting and raping her 16-year-old niece.

According to Detective Lt. William P. O'Connor, Escobar held the girl in a "Cinderella-type situation" for five years.

Lt. O’Connor said investigations showed while the girl lived with the woman and her two biological daughters, her mistreatment went beyond physical assault.

For example, her daughters’ bedrooms were well appointed with televisions, DVD players, video games, toys and wall posters.

The girl’s room was Spartan with bare walls, a bureau, a single bed with one fitted sheet and a single blanket. The girl did the house work, police said.

Escobar has been charged with assault and battery, assault and battery on a child with injury, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and rape of a child.

Escobar was booked into custody and District Court Judge Vito Virzi set bail at $25,000 cash. A court appearance is scheduled for December 12.

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