Jessica-Jewel Corin Benton
Jessica-Jewel Corin Benton
Jessica-Jewel Corin Benton was a teacher's aide at Tisinger Elementary School in Mesquite, Texas. She is married but separated from her husband and is the mother of two children. [1]
She lived with a family that had several children in the home but it is unclear if this also includes her children.
Yet authorities believe that she wasn't living there.
Aggravated Sexual Assault
On September 2nd, 2016, Benton admitted to authorities to engaging in numerous sexual acts with an 11 year-old that lasted from May to August.
The two were having a long-term relationship.
She had sexually assaulted the 11 year-old the same day the police obtained a warrant for her arrest - she had sexual relations with the boy at least 10 times since may leading up to August 31st.
Authorities were notified by an adult whose child had reported seeing Benton with the 11-year.
She told investigators she thought she could have a long-term relationship with the victim.
Rumors circulated that she was pregnant but test results came back negative.
The district for the school she served have stated that student safety is the highest priority, and that the behavior of Benton is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.