A Saudi man who had been imprisoned for over 19 years after being convicted of holding his Indonesian-born housekeeper captive and repeatedly molesting her in his Colorado home is now set to be deported back to Saudi Arabia.
Homaidan Al-Turki, 56, pleaded guilty to 11 amended counts of criminal attempt to commit unlawful sexual conduct during a post-conviction relief hearing on May 6, 2025. As a result, 18th Judicial District Judge Eric White reduced Al-Turki’s original sentence and agreed to his deportation to Saudi Arabia, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
Al-Turki had been serving a sentence of six years to life after being convicted in 2006 for imprisoning and molesting his housekeeper between 2000 and 2004 in his Colorado home. The victim, an Indonesian woman, was held captive for an extended period, during which Al-Turki sexually assaulted her.
Throughout his imprisonment, Al-Turki filed multiple motions, alleging that his defense counsel had been ineffective during his trial. These motions led to the post-conviction relief hearing, where Al-Turki raised 6th Amendment concerns, claiming his attorneys had failed to adequately research Colorado statutes regarding unlawful sexual behaviors.
During the hearing, Judge White granted Al-Turki’s request for resentencing, reducing his charges to 11 felony sex offenses. In exchange, Al-Turki agreed to plead guilty to the charges, and the judge determined that deportation was the most appropriate course of action, given the difficulties in retrying the case nearly two decades later and the significant resources already spent on his U.S. incarceration.
Assistant District Attorney Ryan Brackley emphasized the challenges of pursuing the case further, noting the victim’s unknown location and the death of key witnesses.
Al-Turki will remain a convicted sex felon upon his return to Saudi Arabia, and he was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on May 6, 2025, in preparation for his deportation. ICE confirmed the deportation order via social media.
Al-Turki had initially faced six to life in prison, but with this reduction, he will be deported immediately after serving nearly 19 years of his sentence. The case has raised significant attention due to the severe nature of the crimes and the legal process leading to Al-Turki’s eventual release from U.S. custody.
