Texas Babysitter Sentenced to 80 Years for Child Abuse, Porn Production

Kevin Duane Pridemore pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse material involving multiple young victims he babysat.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:39pm

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A 41-year-old Waco, Texas man named Kevin Duane Pridemore has been sentenced to 80 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse material involving multiple young children he babysat. Pridemore was initially indicted in April 2025 and later faced additional charges in November 2025 before pleading guilty to all counts the following day.

Why it matters

This case highlights the devastating impact of child abuse and exploitation, especially when perpetrated by someone in a position of trust like a babysitter. It also underscores the importance of vigilance and reporting suspected abuse to authorities to protect vulnerable children.

The details

Pridemore's activity on a child exploitation website led law enforcement to execute a search warrant at his home in March 2025, where they found he had produced and possessed tens of thousands of illicit images and videos, including material involving prepubescent children. Authorities also identified multiple victims who were abused and recorded by Pridemore while he was babysitting them.

  • On March 24, 2025, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Pridemore's home.
  • On April 8, 2025, Pridemore was initially indicted.
  • On November 24, 2025, prosecutors filed additional charges against Pridemore.
  • On November 25, 2025, Pridemore pleaded guilty to all three counts.
  • On March 27, 2026, Pridemore was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison.

The players

Kevin Duane Pridemore

A 41-year-old Waco, Texas man who pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse material involving multiple young victims he babysat.

Justin R. Simmons

The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas.

Alan D. Albright

The U.S. District Judge who sentenced Pridemore to 80 years in federal prison.

Alex Doran

The Acting FBI San Antonio Special Agent in Charge who said the FBI has "zero tolerance" for such crimes against children.

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What they’re saying

“While nothing makes up for the harm caused by this defendant, the 80-year sentence handed down by Judge Albright highlights the egregious nature of the abuse in this case.”

— Justin R. Simmons, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas

“The FBI has zero tolerance for those who commit these heinous crimes against children.”

— Alex Doran, Acting FBI San Antonio Special Agent in Charge

What’s next

The judge's 80-year sentence for Pridemore's crimes reflects the gravity of his actions and the need to protect vulnerable children from such abuse. Authorities will continue to vigilantly investigate and prosecute any individuals involved in the exploitation of minors.

The takeaway

This case underscores the devastating impact of child abuse, especially when perpetrated by those in positions of trust. It highlights the importance of reporting suspected abuse to authorities and the justice system's commitment to holding offenders accountable and protecting vulnerable children from such heinous crimes.