Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Boy at Miami Church, Blames 'Devil'

Allegations of Abuse at St. Agatha Catholic Church

• 📌 A 54-year-old man, Alvo Rios, is accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy at St. Agatha Catholic Church in Miami-Dade.
• ⚠️ The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, October 5th, around 1:00 p.m. in a church restroom.
• ⚡ According to an arrest form, Rios fondled the victim over his clothes, asked for his phone number and his mother's whereabouts, kissed him on the lips, and called him beautiful.
• 💔 The victim described the actions as disgusting and immediately fled the restroom to tell his mother and a family friend.

Suspect's Confession and Arrest

• 🚨 Deputies arrested Rios at his home in Cutler Bay, where he allegedly confessed to the act.
• 💬 Rios claimed that "the devil made him do it" when questioned by deputies.
• ⚖️ He appeared in bond court and was charged with lewd and lascivious molestation on a child and lewd and lascivious conduct on a child, with his bond set at $15,000.
• 🚫 A condition of his bond includes no direct or indirect contact with the victim.

Archdiocese of Miami Response

• 🤝 The Archdiocese of Miami stated that neither Rios nor the victim are employees, staff, volunteers, or clergy.
• 🔍 They confirmed they are cooperating fully with authorities in their ongoing investigation.