Texas Mother Arrested for Aiding Son's Alleged School Terror Plot
Ashley Pardo, 33, faces charges for allegedly buying tactical gear for her son, who reportedly planned a mass attack at his middle school in San Antonio.
Overview
Ashley Pardo, a 33-year-old Texas mother, has been arrested for allegedly supporting her son's plans for a mass shooting at his San Antonio middle school. Reports indicate Pardo knowingly purchased ammunition and tactical gear for her 13-year-old son, who displayed troubling behavior, including drawings of violence and a fascination with mass shootings. The boy, who has not been named, was also found with an improvised explosive device. Authorities are investigating further. Pardo has been charged with aiding in terrorism and released on a $75,000 bond.
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Analysis
- Ashley Pardo allegedly facilitated her son's troubling behavior by purchasing tactical gear and ammunition despite being aware of his violent intentions.
- The boy, a student at Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School, had a history of disturbing behavior and expressed a fascination with mass shootings, leading to his suspension and a subsequent terror threat investigation.
- Pardo's arrest highlights a growing trend of holding parents accountable for their children's violent actions, as seen in previous cases involving school shootings.
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Ashley Pardo was arrested for allegedly purchasing ammunition and tactical gear for her son, who was planning a mass attack at his middle school in San Antonio. Authorities found these items at her home, which she allegedly bought in exchange for babysitting her younger children.
Pardo's son drew disturbing images, including a map of his school labeled 'suicide route' with a rifle, and expressed a fascination with mass shootings. He also researched the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings on a school computer.
The plot was discovered after school staff found the son's drawings, and later, a family member alerted police about items found in the son's possession, including firearms and explosives.
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