Mother allegedly helped 13-year-old son plan school shooting ‘as a reward for babysitting’ as shocking new details emerge
Ashley Pardo allegedly provided tactical equipment to her teen (Police Handout)
“Her behavior is not only dangerous – it’s abhorrent, especially as a parent.”
The mom’s teen son had previously been found hitting a live bullet with a hammer and searching up the 2019 Christchurch Mosque massacre, allegedly telling his grandmother – who reported it to the police – that he was ‘going to be famous’.
This was a reference to Brenton Tarrant, who committed the mass shooting on the New Zealand church, killing 51.
As for their home, authorities say they found white supremacist slogans and symbols such as references to ’14 worlds,’ ‘SS,’ and swastikas, as well as an improvised explosive device, handwritten lists of mass shooters and their victims, and evidence of an obsession with violence.
McManus said the family’s behavior, and what was found within the home, had forced authorities to act fast.
“There were some very disturbing things found inside that house,” he said. “That kind of was an indication to us that we needed to move very quickly.”
San Antonio Independent School District officials found violent drawings in the boy’s possession, including maps of the school.
Despite the findings, he was allowed back on campus on May 8 after spending time at an alternative programme, with SAISD Police Chief Johnny Reyes stating: “I can understand the parents’ concerns. But again, the students still have a right to be in school unless it poses an immediate threat.”
According to court documents, on May 12, the teen arrived to school wearing a mask, tactical pants, and a camouflage jacket, causing the school to alert the police.
When they found him off-campus and arrested him, the search of the home revealed the disturbing finds, and Pardo was later taken into custody before being charged with aiding in the commission of terrorism.
As for the teen, he is facing a felony weapons charge, with more charges expected to be added on.
His next hearing is set for August 7.