Child Sex Abuser Flees to Mexico After Judge Allows Pre-Sentencing Release

Fugitive Abuser Flees to Mexico

• 🎯 Eric Dawson, 34, a convicted child sex abuser, is on the run after failing to appear for his sentencing.
• ⚠️ He was supposed to begin a 30-year prison sentence for continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14.
• ✈️ Dawson was released on bond with 30 days to settle his affairs before formal sentencing on September 16th.
• 🇲🇽 Court documents indicate he fled to Mexico, allegedly cutting off his GPS ankle monitor at the border on September 15th.

Criticism of Judicial Release

• ⚖️ The bond board in Montgomery County, represented by Alexis Van Deincetta, stated that releasing a defendant after a guilty plea for a 30-year sentence, with time to roam freely, is illogical and increases flight risk.
• 🤝 Tanner Cool of A1 Bell Bonds echoed this sentiment, questioning the decision to grant 30 days post-plea agreement.

Justice for Victims

• 💔 Andy Khan, a crime victim's advocate with Crimestoppers, described the situation as a betrayal of the victim by the criminal justice system.
• 📣 Authorities have issued a warrant for Dawson's arrest and are working with bounty hunters, US Marshals, and Mexican authorities to apprehend him.
• 📞 The public is asked to call Montgomery County Crimestoppers at 1-800-392-STOP if they have any information on Dawson's whereabouts.
• 🏢 The district attorney's office confirmed the active warrant and stated the case remains pending.