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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Daily Record
Married teacher raped boy after luring child to her home for 'play dates'
Alley Bardfield took an 11-year-old pupil home for 'play dates' and gave him money before sharing naked pictures of herself and the boy on social media. A married teacher tempted an 11-year-old student to her home for so-called "play dates" before raping the child. Alley Bardfield, 34, was accused of kissing the boy, undressing him and engaging in sexual intercourse with him on the bed she typically shared with her husband at their marital residence, reports the Mirror. The court was told Bardfield sent the boy $700 (£520) over several months through a money app and swapped explicit photos with him on Snapchat. The boy's parents became suspicious when they noticed him acting strangely at home, and, after checking his phone and social media, discovered he had been to Bardfield's house in Mount Zion, Illinois, the month before. Bardfield called the visits "play dates" one of which, disturbingly, led to a sexual encounter. When his parents confronted him over the text messages, he admitted what had happened, prompting them to call police. They also found pictures of their son with the teacher at her home, reports the Mirror. His distraught mum rushed him to hospital, where a rape kit was carried out in April 2024. Police then worked with the family to snare Bardfield by getting the boy to send incriminating texts and record phone calls with her. The boy sent her a message saying he was leaving town but hoped to see her again upon his return. He wrote: "I love you and I miss you, Alley. When I come back I'll see if I can come over." Bardfield allegedly responded: "You're always welcome. I love and miss you too." Police obtained a court order for a wiretap, during which the boy phoned Bardfield and she told him "her tubes are tied" and she "cannot get pregnant". The affidavit states he then asked if they could "do it again" if he came over that weekend and Bardfield allegedly replied: "Yes." Bardfield, a supply teacher from an Illinois school, admitted to predatory criminal assault against a minor this week. A spokesperson for Mount Zion Police said: "These allegations are shocking, especially when the alleged perpetrator is someone in a position of trust." "The Mt. Zion Police Department is fully committed working with victims and their families as they deal with the trauma that results from these incidents." Upon the emergence of the allegations in April last year, Bardfield, who is married to a construction worker, was promptly dismissed from her position. The school issued a statement saying: "While none of the alleged conduct occurred at a school, student safety is always our top priority. We are working with Mount Zion Police and providing support to students and staff." Bardfield is set to be sentenced on September 25. Predatory criminal sexual assault carries a maximum sentence of up to 60 years in prison. However, prosecutors have agreed to limit the recommended sentence to 40 years.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Married teacher brought boy, 11, to her home for 'play dates' then raped him
Alley Bardfield admitted predatory criminal assault against a minor, whom she taught at a school in Illinois, United States, and she now faces up to 40 years in jail A married teacher took an 11-year-old pupil home for "play dates" before raping him. Alley Bardfield kissed the boy, took off his clothes and had sex with him on the bed she usually shared with her partner at her marital home. A court heard Bardfield, 34, also gave the youngster $700 (£520) over several months via an app, and exchanged naked photographs on SnapChat with the boy. But the victim's parents noticed the boy "acting differently" at home and, upon checking his phone and social media, discovered he had been at Bardfield's address in Mount Zion, Illnois, the month prior. These were for what Bardfield described as "play dates," encounters which on one occasion led to sex. When the youngster's parents confronted him about the texts they saw, he admitted what happened and the family contacted police. The parents also saw photographs of their son and the teacher together at her home. The horrified mother took him to hospital, where staff administered a rape kit, upon his disclosure in April 2024. Following this, the family and authorities devised a plan to incriminate herself in text messages and recorded calls with the pupil. The boy sent her a message telling her he was going out of town, but hoped to see her again when he came back. He wrote: "I love you and I miss you, Alley. When I come back I'll see if I can come over." Bardfield allegedly replied: "You're always welcome. I love and miss you too." Police obtained a court order for a wiretap and had the boy call Bardfield later that day, when she told him "her tubes are tied and that she cannot get pregnant". The affidavit continued: "The victim asked Alley if he came over this weekend… if they could 'do it again'. Alley responded: 'Yes'." Bardfield, a supply teacher based at a school in Illnois, pleaded guilty predatory criminal assault against a minor this week. Following this, a spokesperson for the Mount Zion Police Department said: "These allegations are shocking, especially when the alleged perpetrator is a person in a position of trust. "The Mt. Zion Police Department is fully committed working with victims and their families as they deal with the trauma that results from these incidents." Bardfield, who is married to a construction worker, was fired immediately when the allegations came to light in April last year. The school said in a statement: "While none of the alleged conduct occurred at a school, student safety is always our top priority. We are working with Mount Zion Police and providing support to students and staff." Bardfield will be sentenced on September 25. Predatory criminal sexual assault is punishable by up to 60 years in prison. However, prosecutors agreed to cap the recommended sentence at 40 years.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mt. Zion PD warns of ‘Senior Assassin' game, provides safety tips
MT. ZION, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mt. Zion Police Department and Mt. Zion High School are warning students that participating in a popular game that runs through an app could have 'negative outcomes' in both the school and the community. The police department said the game is called 'Senior Assassin,' and involves high school seniors chasing each other around town with water guns. The game involves an app called 'Splashin.' Participants stalk and shoot each other with water guns in an attempt to be the last senior standing to win. Macon Co. election judge prep honing in on double voters Because the game involves hiding, and sneaking around, the Mt. Zion Police Department said there may be calls to the police and/ or the school, reporting suspicious subjects that turn out to be students playing the game. The police department said the safest thing students could do it not play. But, if they decide to play anyways, here are a couple of reminders: School property is off limits. The school has a policy which prohibits weapons (including fake weapons) and if played on school property, disciplinary consequences will occur. The game should not be played on other school's property. Students should not talk about the game, or 'killing,' 'targeting' or 'assassinating' other students in the school building. Students should also not be on the app in the school. If any actions taken during the game make a student feel uncomfortable or unable to participate in school, Mt. Zion may investigate and issue disciplinary actions. Don't trespass on other people's property. If you choose to play, use brightly colored, large water pistols that are clearly toys. If you see the police coming, don't run or hide. Mt. Zion Police said to explain to the officers what you are doing, and cooperate if they ask you to stop. The Mt. Zion Police Department and Mt. Zion High School added that they do not condone the game. Several other school districts and police departments in Illinois have had issues with the game, including Fisher, Itasca and Champaign last year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
