Love Is Blind groom jailed for 15 years for trying to murder his bride – claimed it was "just a fight"
Published on March 31, 2026.
Santiago Martínez, a groom from the popular Netflix show, Love Is Blind, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail for attempting to murder his wife, Emily Ceco, whom he met and married on the show. The couple had planned to re-marry offscreen in 2025 but ultimately cancelled the nuptials. Martijnez was found guilty of attempted murder, repeated assault, and unlawful detention. His ex-partner, Ceca, reported him for gender-based violence after he gave her a black eye. He denied the attempted murder and stated that he still loved Ceco.
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