Toby Leer Beaumont, a Boerne resident, was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing more than 500 images and videos of child pornography. Forensic evidence presented at the hearing showed that some of the files depicted children as young as toddlers, according to KENS5.
Investigation and evidence
As reported by KENS5, the Kendall County investigation began in June 2024. Forensic analysts recovered more than 500 images and videos tied to Beaumont's devices. Prosecutors told the court that Beaumont admitted in interviews that he had been viewing child pornography for at least a decade, and investigators, including Kendall County Sheriff's Office investigator Amanda Meyer and interviewer Kassandra Ramirez, questioned him both at his home and in his 18-wheeler.
Judge, court and sentence
Judge Kirsten B. Cohoon presided over the sentencing in the 451st Judicial District Court in Boerne, which is located at 201 East San Antonio Avenue. The court imposed the 40-year prison term after prosecutors laid out the scope of the material entered into evidence. Under Texas law, possession of 500 or more visual depictions of a child is classified as a first degree felony, with a statutory punishment range that includes prison terms of up to 99 years or life, according to the Texas Legislature.
Local context
The probe that led to Beaumont's plea began in June 2024, according to KENS5, and culminated with the sentence this week. Kendall County prosecutors have sought stiff penalties in recent child exploitation cases, including a 70-year sentence handed down in November 2025, reflecting the county's emphasis on digital forensic investigations and aggressive prosecution, as reported by KSAT.
