A woman was held captive for six weeks in an unfinished attic of a Malden, Massachusetts home, prosecutors said. She was discovered naked, malnourished, and lying on a mattress when the homeowner found her and alerted police on 20/9.

Authorities stated the victim lived in terrible conditions, next to a bucket of urine.

Jordende Pierre, 29, was arrested on 24/9 and faces charges including human trafficking for sexual servitude, kidnapping, assault, and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 years of age or older.

At the time of his arrest, Pierre was out on bail for another case in Somerville, where he was accused of assault with a dangerous weapon.

Prosecutors allege Pierre met the victim through a dating app and brought her to the Malden house. The woman, who struggled with substance abuse, was reportedly supplied with drugs at the residence. Pierre is accused of raping the victim and forcing her into sexual acts with at least six other men who were brought to the house.

"Pierre arranged those encounters," prosecutors stated.

Authorities added that Pierre prevented the woman from leaving the attic by removing the door latch.

The multi-family rental home in Malden, Massachusetts, where a woman was held captive for six weeks in the attic. *Photo: NBC Boston*

Homeowner Qing Sun and her husband visited the house on 20/9 due to a water leak. Sun, who lives elsewhere but manages the apartments, said some tenants initially prevented them from accessing certain rooms while they tried to locate the source of the leak.

Eventually, the couple reached the attic. Sun recounted finding the woman along with a man, who then ran past them. The couple immediately called 911.

Police arrived at the scene and removed the woman from the house.

Sun confirmed that Pierre was not on the tenant list and that she was unaware anyone was living in the attic.

The incident shocked nearby residents, who expressed surprise that the alleged captivity occurred just 150 meters away without their knowledge.

Sun now checks the house nearly every week and hopes the incident will encourage people to pay more attention to their surroundings and report suspicious activities.

Pierre is currently being held until his next hearing in the Malden case, scheduled for 6/10.

Police have not ruled out the possibility of further arrests as the investigation continues.

By TUE ANH (Based on NBC, Nypost)