A former Edgewood Independent School District educator is behind bars facing allegations of inappropriate conduct with a child in his care at Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School, San Antonio Police apprehended the suspect, identified as Duke Robert Aguirre, 28, accused of touching a young student during class.
Details surfaced following a report made by the victim's sister; Aguirre allegedly touched the 7-year-old girl on her bottom while standing at the back of the classroom on January 24, according to FOX San Antonio, the incident lead to immediate action from the family who alerted authorities, which in turn sparked an investigation into the educator's conduct.
During an interview with Edgewood ISD police, Aguirre not only admitted to finding the young girl sexually attractive but also disclosed his prior offenses regarding child pornography, which he claimed to have possessed and watched a decade ago, his disturbing confession was outlined in a statement reported by FOX San Antonio.
Further investigations into Aguirre's personal cell phone aimed to uncover additional evidence of wrongdoing. The district's released warrant affidavit revealed that Aguirre, already charged with improper student relationships, a second-degree felony, may face further charges as the case progresses.
Aguirre's bond has been set at a hefty $100,000, he now awaits proceedings in Bexar County Jail, while Edgewood ISD officials have declared that the accused is no longer employed within the school district—signaling an irrevocable severance from his former role amidst this scandalous turn of events.
