Cibolo Man Stabs Himself in Court After Child Sex Conviction

Charles Wyatt stabbed himself in the neck after receiving a 12-year sentence for child sex and pornography charges.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 60-year-old Cibolo, Texas man named Charles Wyatt stabbed himself in the neck in a Guadalupe County courtroom on Thursday after being sentenced to 12 years in prison for child sex-related charges including continuous sexual abuse of a child, possession of child pornography, and invasive visual recordings.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the emotional toll and trauma that can occur during the sentencing process for perpetrators of heinous crimes against children. It also raises questions about courtroom security measures and whether more should be done to prevent self-harm by defendants during high-stakes legal proceedings.

The details

Wyatt used a "knife made from plastic or another non-metallic material" to stab himself multiple times in the neck after receiving his 12-year sentence. He was taken to University Hospital in San Antonio, but his current condition is unknown.

  • On February 12, 2026, Wyatt stabbed himself in the neck in a Guadalupe County courtroom.

The players

Charles Wyatt

A 60-year-old man from Cibolo, Texas who was convicted on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child, possession of child pornography, and invasive visual recordings.

Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that reported on the incident and Wyatt's self-inflicted injuries in the courtroom.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure the safety and security of all participants in our judicial system, including defendants, during these difficult proceedings.”

— Judge Samantha Ortiz, Presiding Judge, Guadalupe County Court (Guadalupe County Chronicle)

What’s next

The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office is investigating how Wyatt obtained the weapon used to stab himself and whether any additional security measures are needed in the county's courtrooms.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for heightened vigilance and comprehensive safety protocols in courtrooms, especially when dealing with defendants convicted of heinous crimes against the most vulnerable members of society.