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October 01, 2007
Identity thief faces 20 years in prison
Marten Casarez, 22, of Mansfield, was "one of the most profitable and prolific identity thieves Tarrant County has prosecuted," a prosecutor said last week.

Casarez (left) faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty Friday to nine charges; four are expected to be dropped as part of his plea agreement.

Staff Writer Martha Deller reports on how nine witnesses described how Casarez destroyed their credit -- and their lives.

As part of his schemes, Casarez impersonated ministers, doctors, lawyers, police officers and private investigators.

"His reach was nationwide," Assistant District Attorney Lori Varnell said. "This case was so big, it was like a spider web."

Readers might be able to avoid these nightmares by following tips described in a report by Staff Writer Mitch Mitchell.

-- Bill Miller

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