Texas Mom Allegedly Helped Son Plan School Shooting as a ‘Babysitting Reward’ — Shocking Evidence Uncovered

In a deeply unsettling case out of Texas, a mother has been charged with helping her 13-year-old son orchestrate a potential school attack in what authorities describe as an act of “mass targeted violence.”

Ashley Pardo has made history in Bexar County for all the wrong reasons — she is now the first individual ever indicted in the region for assisting in the commission of terrorism. Prosecutors allege she actively supported her son’s chilling plan to carry out a violent assault at his San Antonio middle school.

According to court documents, Pardo reportedly purchased tactical gear, ammunition, and loaded magazines — all intended to be used in the planned attack. Investigators believe she not only knew about the violent plot, but supplied the materials deliberately as a bizarre form of reward for her son babysitting his siblings.

Months before her arrest, authorities say the teen had drawn detailed diagrams of his school, with one map ominously labeled “suicide route.” They also discovered that the boy had been heavily influenced by white supremacist mass shooters and had marked Rhodes Middle School as his target.

Pardo’s actions have now led to multiple charges. In addition to terrorism-related accusations, she faces a child endangerment charge due to a disturbing image found during the investigation. Police say the photo shows Pardo holding a shotgun next to the head of an 11-month-old baby — her finger on the trigger guard, while the child reached toward the weapon. The image, which she reportedly sent to the baby’s father, was accompanied by the message: “Tell her to keep being bad,” referring to the infant as a “brat.”

Following her arrest on August 1, the court issued strict conditions: Pardo is prohibited from contacting her children, cannot possess firearms, must refrain from alcohol, and — if released — will be required to wear an ankle monitor.

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus expressed outrage at Pardo’s alleged indifference. “She didn’t show an ounce of remorse. Her behavior isn’t just reckless — it’s reprehensible,” he said at a press briefing in May.

Before authorities intervened, the boy had already exhibited highly dangerous behavior — including attempting to strike a live bullet with a hammer. He had also conducted online research into the 2019 Christchurch mosque massacre in New Zealand, which left 51 dead. A chilling comment to his grandmother — “I’m going to be famous” — prompted her to contact police, likely referencing the shooter in that attack, Brenton Tarrant.

A search of the family’s home uncovered white supremacist materials, bomb-making components, a list of mass shooters, and disturbing writings. Items bearing hate symbols like swastikas, “SS,” and the phrase “14 words” were also found.

Police Chief McManus emphasized the urgency of the situation: “There were some truly horrifying discoveries inside that home. It was clear we had to act without delay.”

School officials with the San Antonio Independent School District had already flagged violent illustrations and hand-drawn maps in the boy’s possession. Despite this, he was allowed to return to school on May 8 after completing an alternative education program.

Then, just days later on May 12, the teen arrived at school wearing a mask, camo jacket, and tactical-style pants — a suspicious outfit that prompted immediate concern and a call to the police. Officers eventually located him off-campus and placed him under arrest.

The evidence they later collected from his home was so alarming that it led directly to Pardo’s arrest and her formal terrorism charge.

The teenager has already been charged with felony possession of a firearm, and authorities say additional charges may follow. He is set to appear in court again on August 7.