Exorcist priest accused of torn teenage hair while cleansing
a Michigan priests are known I was charged after being told I was going to lead a religious artefact tour and hold an exorcism podcast by putting the hair of a teenage girl in her mouth and floss her teeth with it.
Father Carlos Martins, members Catholic Church And the co-host of the “The Exorcist Files” podcast was charged with Illinois misdemeanor battery in the November incident.
The “The Exorcist Files” podcast, accompanied by a book with the same title, boasts Martins’ ability as an exorcism expert, telling his personal story.
The incident was unraveled during the relics of St. Jude Tour at the Queen of the Apostolic Diocese. In Joliet, IllinoisNovember. 21, 2024.

Father Carlos Martins, who hosts the “The Exorcist Files” podcast, faces charges in Illinois after pulling out the hair of a teenage girl and using it to floss her teeth. Masu. (Joliet Police Station)
According to a criminal charge reviewed by Fox News Digital, Martins “grabed the 13-year-old girl by the hair and placed it “in her mouth” in the ‘floss movement.’
The Joliet Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that Martins was “groaning” in the back of the teenage girl following a strange interaction.
Following the interaction, the religious tour was immediately closed, with local law enforcement interned and called to the scene.
The priest faced an employee of Joliet’s parish and was told, “He must leave our parish and leave our parish.”
“In the abundant attention, the worship of artefacts and evening masses has been cancelled.” The parish said in the release.

Hosted by Ryan Bethea and Father Carlos Martins, “The Exorcist Files” features a dramatic reenactment of Martins’ case files. (Amazon.com)
Martins was disposed by the Joliet Police Department, arrested and released as awaiting his pretrial hearing, Will County’s 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Justice Records showed.
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Martins’ next court date It is set for Feb. 24, but he will not need to appear at that pretrial hearing, Will County officials said.

Statue and statue of St. Francis of Assisi in the Roman Catholic Church. (Istock, courtesy of user Stephen Burns)
In a statement, The mate of the cross, The religious order, which the Church’s treasures are affiliated with, said the church agreed to withdraw from his pastoral duties after being informed of the allegations.
“He is entitled to a legitimate process, just like the accused,” the church said. “The Crucifixion views allegations of misconduct as an urgent matter that requires serious caution. We pray for all those affected by this painful situation.”
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Martins’ status with the Archdiocese of Detroit is currently listed as “ministry revoked.” Church website.
Martins’ attorneys could not be reached for comment.