Convicted sex offender set to be released, will likely live in Madera County
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A convicted sex offender is about to be released in the Central Valley. On Thursday, a Merced Superior Court judge ruled that Ciro Camacho should no longer be classified as a sexually violent predator. The judge ordered Camacho to be released from the California State Hospital. In 1993, Camacho was convicted of multiple counts of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child under the age of 14. While he is currently still in custody, Action News learned late Friday afternoon that Camacho will likely be released to Madera County sometime next week. “He intended to reside with his family here in Madera County,” said Sally Moreno, the Madera County District Attorney. Once he is released, the Merced District Attorney’s Office will notify the public. The agency said it is closely monitoring Camacho’s release, which isn’t something do often. Moreno called this decision outrageous. “It’s like being punched in the gut,” said Moreno. “We watch these people. We attend parole hearings. We keep an eye on these things and I know the Merced district attorney does, too.” Merced District Attorney Nicole