Defendant, Jerry Dudley, pled guilty to 38 year in prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child on October 16, 2025. The case came to light when the defendant’s wife found inappropriate child photos on her Google Photo account, photos taken by her husband, Jerry Dudley. The wife called her sister and brother-in-law and they notified local law enforcement.
Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office began their Investigation. Investigators Albert Garza and Gavin Lidsay confiscated the defendant’s electronics. After discovering the photos, the 5-year-old victim was identified and taken to the Children’s Alliance of South Texas, completed a Forensic Interview and had a SANE exam done. In the interview, the child stated, he had “touched” her over a “million times”.
Due to the nature of the offense, the defendant will have to serve at least half of his 38-year prison sentence before he becomes eligible for parole and will be required to register as a sex offender for life. This plea delivers justice while protecting a very brave young victim from further harm by having to relive the trauma and testify before a jury.
Our office remains committed to holding offenders accountable and keeping the children of Atascosa County safe. Thank you to Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office for pursuing this case to bring darkness to light. Our Victim Advocate, Katie Quinney, and ADA Audrey Vasquez are commended for fighting for justice for this courageous victim and keeping this child predator from harming another innocent child.
