A Wimberley man was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child, and online solicitation of a minor. He received additional 10-year sentences for indecency and online solicitation, running concurrently with the life sentence.
Austin Tyler Jordandefendant, found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child, and online solicitation of a minor
Hays County juryfound Jordan guilty
San Marcos Police Departmentbegan investigation in December 2022
Katie ArnoldHays County prosecutor
The facts
Hays County jury found Austin Tyler Jordan guilty on July 10 of continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child, and online solicitation of a minor.2
Jordan, age 30, received life sentence plus 10-year sentences for indecency and online solicitation, all running concurrently.2
San Marcos Police began investigating Jordan in December 2022 after a minor was found texting him in sexual manner.2
Investigators discovered Jordan had been in sexual relationship with a 10-year-old girl for three months.2
Child sexual abuse material was found on Jordan's phone and his DNA was found on the child's bed.2
Who said what
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Katie Arnold, Hays County prosecutor Life sentence ensures safety of survivor and every female who might cross his path.2
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