A Grimes County jury took less than 20 minutes to convict Sebastian Domingo of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. The jury sentenced him to life in prison Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Anderson, Texas, closing out the county's first case of this kind to ever reach trial.
Domingo was sentenced to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a young child, according to KBTX News 3. The trial began October 20 in the 12th District Court, presided over by District Judge David Moorman, with Assistant District Attorney Tammy Thomas prosecuting the case for the state, the station reported. Prosecutors said the jury returned its guilty verdict in under 20 minutes. During a separate sentencing portion, jurors heard additional evidence and deliberated briefly before imposing the life sentence.
The abuse allegations stretched across Brazos, Grimes and Waller counties over a span of nearly 10 years, according to wtaw.com. Investigators said Domingo began abusing the victim, a male child, when he was around 5 years old. The College Station Police Department took the first report of child sexual abuse on October 5, 2025.
An Outcry Leads to a Years-Long Case
The investigation began when the victim made an outcry to a family member in October 2025, according to fox44news.com. Navasota Detective Travis Mullins learned that the abuse began around age 5 and escalated between 2015 and 2022, per the same report, with additional alleged assaults reported after Domingo's release from prison in 2024.
Investigators said Domingo failed a polygraph examination administered by Texas Department of Public Safety Agent Clay Zotz on December 1, 2025. The next day, the outlet reported, Investigator Wren obtained a confession from Domingo to four sexual assaults. A Grimes County grand jury indicted Domingo for continuous sexual abuse of a young child in February 2026.
Prosecutors Describe a Pattern of Denial
Assistant District Attorney Tammy Thomas said Domingo preyed on a young child for nearly a decade, blamed the victim, attempted to recant his confession, and showed no remorse, per KBTX. She said Domingo is dangerous and that the jury's verdict and sentence will prevent him from hurting another child.
Grimes County District Attorney Andria Bender said this was the first continuous sexual abuse of a young child case to go to trial in the county, noting that historically these cases have been resolved through plea agreements. Bender said the jury sent a clear message about the community's feelings on child sexual abuse, and that Domingo will not hurt another child.
A Team Effort Across Agencies
Building the case for trial took cooperation among the College Station Police Department, the Navasota Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Grimes County District Attorney's Office, according to KBTX. Grimes County District Attorney Chief Investigator John Wren said understanding a case's background is key to a successful suspect interview, and he praised the team's work in gathering evidence that led to the conviction.
Crime Victims Coordinator Brenda Williams praised the survivor for speaking up about his abuse and for working toward recovery. Williams said reporting abuse is often a complex decision for victims, and that help and resources are available to those experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse.
Domingo remains in the custody of the Grimes County Jail awaiting transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, according to wtaw.com. The case adds to a string of recent Texas convictions in similar cases, including a Waco man sentenced to life without parole in September for continuous sexual abuse of a young child, as reported by KWTX.
