SHINER, TEXAS – A Texas father who fatally beat a man he caught sexually assaulting his 5-year-old daughter was not charged, and the case is now circulating again online. The incident happened in June 2012 in Shiner, a small town in Lavaca County. A grand jury declined to indict the father, finding he was legally allowed to use deadly force to protect his child.
Witness Saw Jesus Mora Flores Take Girl to Remote Area
A witness saw Jesus Mora Flores, 47, take the little girl to a remote area near the family’s property. The father ran toward the sound of her screams. Shiner is located about 90 miles east of San Antonio.
He found Flores sexually assaulting his daughter. He pulled the man away from the girl before the struggle. The father then struck the attacker repeatedly in the head and neck. Everything happened within minutes.
Father Called 911 Saying the Man Was Dying
After the confrontation, the father called 911 and told dispatchers the man was dying. He asked for help to be sent to the scene. Emergency responders arrived but could not save him. Flores died from his injuries.
A medical exam later confirmed the girl had been sexually assaulted. The girl received medical care after the attack. The witness statement also supported what the father told investigators. The father’s name has not been widely released to protect the child.
Grand Jury Declines to Indict Under Texas Self-Defense Law
A grand jury reviewed the case and declined to indict the father. The grand jury’s decision came shortly after the incident. Jurors found he was legally allowed to use deadly force to protect his daughter.
Texas law permits deadly force to stop certain violent crimes, including sexual assault. Investigators also reviewed the 911 call as part of the case. Prosecutors then announced the father would face no charges. The decision closed the criminal case against him.
Old Case Shared as Breaking News With Misleading Image
Although the post labels the story as breaking news, the case dates back more than 14 years. The image used alongside it does not appear to show the real father or a real courtroom. Readers are encouraged to check dates before sharing such posts.
The case continues to draw strong reactions whenever it resurfaces. Many readers praise the father for protecting his child, while legal experts note the outcome depended on the specific facts reviewed by the grand jury. Anyone with concerns about child abuse can call the Childhelp hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
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