Employee at Holy Cross High School Under Investigation for Misconduct

San Antonio, TX, October 9, 2025

News Summary

A 34-year-old male employee at Holy Cross High School in San Antonio is under criminal investigation for allegedly recording students changing clothes and engaging in sexual acts. The school has terminated the employee following a credible report of misconduct. Police have recovered footage showing students and the suspect involved in inappropriate behavior. The school is cooperating with the San Antonio Police Department and providing counseling services to affected students and staff while reviewing safety protocols.

San Antonio, TX – A 34-year-old male employee at Holy Cross High School is currently under a criminal investigation for allegedly recording students changing clothes and engaging in sexual acts with another adult. The police confirmed that as of Monday afternoon, the employee has not been taken into custody.

On Thursday evening, school staff reported the discovery of an alarm clock that was secretly modified to serve as a camera, which contained an SD card. Police officers responded promptly to the school, where they retrieved footage from the card that reportedly showed at least three students changing clothes within an office. This footage also included recordings of the suspect engaged in sexual acts with another adult.

According to Holy Cross Principal Rene Escobedo, the employee was terminated following a “credible report” of misconduct. Principal Escobedo has assured parents that they would be informed individually about the situation concerning their children. An attorney for the school stated that they are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation being conducted by the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and will ensure that all parents of the affected students are contacted.

The police confirmed that they are in possession of the only copy of the recorded footage, which may not be clear enough to identify all students involved. Following the emergence of the allegations, the employee was dismissed from his duties immediately, and the adult participant in the footage was also banned from the campus.

In response to the incident, Holy Cross High School has initiated counseling services for students and staff who may be impacted by the situation. The institution has reiterated its commitment to reviewing safety protocols in light of this incident, emphasizing the importance of maintaining privacy for the victims.

Concern over the hidden camera was first raised by a student who disclosed the information to the volleyball coach regarding the employee’s access to recorded footage. Authorities noted that some images had been deleted remotely, although investigators were able to recover several thumbnail images from the device.

The investigation remains ongoing, with police urging any parents who suspect that their children may have been recorded to contact the Human Exploitation Unit at the SAPD.

Background

Holy Cross High School is a private institution located in San Antonio, Texas. Cases involving misconduct and exploitation within educational institutions, especially regarding minors, have raised significant concern across the nation. The school community has been notified about the measures being taken to protect students and support those affected by this unsettling situation.

Key Features of the Incident

• Mi 34年 male employee involved
• Use of disguised camera found on campus
• Multiple students recorded changing
• Involvement of police and ongoing investigation
• Immediate termination of the employee
• Implementation of counseling services for affected individuals
• Review of safety protocols by the school

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Additional Resources

• News 4 San Antonio
• Wikipedia: Holy Cross High School
• KSAT
• Google Search: Holy Cross High School San Antonio
• San Antonio Express-News
• Google Scholar: Secret Recording in Schools
• Fox San Antonio
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Student Privacy in Schools
• KENS 5
• Google News: Holy Cross High School San Antonio Incident

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