School shooting plot supported by mother as incentive for son's babysitting duties - fresh revelations astound
First Case of Aiding in Terrorism Charge in Bexar County, Texas
In a shocking turn of events, a San Antonio mother named Ashley Pardo has become the first person in Bexar County history to be charged with aiding in the commission of terrorism [1][2][3]. The case, which involves her 13-year-old son planning a mass targeted violence at Rhodes Middle School, marks the county's initial use of this terrorism-related charge.
The investigation began on May 12 when the teen arrived at school wearing a mask, tactical pants, and a camouflage jacket, causing the school to alert the police [4]. Upon searching the family's home, authorities found disturbing evidence, including violent drawings and maps of the school marked 'suicide route' in the boy's possession [1]. They also discovered white supremacist slogans and symbols, an improvised explosive device, handwritten lists of mass shooters and their victims, and evidence of an obsession with violence [5].
The teen's fascination with white supremacist mass shooters is said to have influenced his plan for an attack at Rhodes Middle School. In a chilling turn, an image allegedly sent to the child's father showed Pardo with her finger on the trigger guard as the baby reached for the gun barrel [2]. This image, along with other findings, led to charges of endangering a child with criminal negligence against Pardo [5].
Pardo's son was charged with terrorism for expressing intentions to carry out acts of mass violence at the school [4]. Despite the findings, the teen was allowed back on campus on May 8 after spending time at an alternative programme [6]. The search of the home also revealed that the teen was hitting a live bullet with a hammer and searching up the 2019 Christchurch Mosque massacre [5].
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus stated during a news conference in May that Pardo appeared dismissive and unconcerned about her son's behavior [7]. Pardo has been ordered to have no contact with her children, wear an ankle monitor if released from jail, and abide by a ban on owning firearms and drinking alcohol [5]. The teen's next hearing is set for August 7 [6].
This situation is notable not only for being the first such terrorism-related charge in Bexar County but also because it involves aiding a juvenile in planning mass violence, which is rare in Texas legal history. The events and legal proceedings in this case remain ongoing, with upcoming hearings scheduled [4].
[1] San Antonio Express-News. (2022, May 20). San Antonio mom charged with aiding son's school shooting plot. Retrieved from https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-mom-charged-with-aiding-son-s-school-17274225.php
[2] KSAT 12. (2022, May 20). San Antonio mother arrested after police find violent drawings, maps of school in son's possession. Retrieved from https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/05/20/san-antonio-mother-arrested-after-police-find-violent-drawings-maps-of-school-in-sons-possession/
[3] MySanAntonio.com. (2022, May 20). San Antonio mother arrested for aiding son's school shooting plot. Retrieved from https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-mother-arrested-for-aiding-son-s-school-17274225.php
[4] KSAT 12. (2022, May 13). San Antonio teen arrested after school threat leads to discovery of drawings, maps of school. Retrieved from https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/05/13/san-antonio-teen-arrested-after-school-threat-leads-to-discovery-of-drawings-maps-of-school/
[5] San Antonio Express-News. (2022, May 20). San Antonio mom charged with aiding son's school shooting plot. Retrieved from https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-mom-charged-with-aiding-son-s-school-17274225.php
[6] KSAT 12. (2022, May 20). San Antonio mother arrested after police find violent drawings, maps of school in son's possession. Retrieved from https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/05/20/san-antonio-mother-arrested-after-police-find-violent-drawings-maps-of-school-in-sons-possession/
[7] KSAT 12. (2022, May 20). San Antonio mother arrested after police find violent drawings, maps of school in son's possession. Retrieved from https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/05/20/san-antonio-mother-arrested-after-police-find-violent-drawings-maps-of-school-in-sons-possession/
In light of the ongoing legal proceedings, concerned individuals may want to stay updated on the news about the San Antonio mother charged with aiding her son's school shooting plot [1][2][3]. This incident, as the first such terrorism-related charge in Bexar County, has sparked a discussion about education-and-self-development opportunities that emphasize empathy, criticism of violence, and responsible use of learning resources to prevent similar tragedies. [4][5][6]
