Former Woodway man on trial for sexual abuse of child

Accused of assaulting young girl over 4-year period starting when she was 5 years old

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:52pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a child's stuffed animal, its fabric and stitching sharply illuminated by a harsh flash against a pitch-black background, conveying the serious, investigative nature of the criminal case.The trial of a former Woodway man accused of sexually abusing a young girl over several years has begun, exposing the trauma of such allegations.Waco Today

A former Woodway, Texas man named Andrew Richard Aubry, 40, is on trial in Waco's 19th State District Court on a single count of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. The alleged abuse occurred over a four-year period from 2016 to 2020, starting when the victim was just 5 years old.

Why it matters

Child sexual abuse cases are deeply disturbing and impactful for the victim, their family, and the broader community. This trial sheds light on the long-lasting trauma and challenges faced by survivors of such abuse, and highlights the importance of thorough investigations and appropriate legal action.

The details

Prosecutors allege that Aubry regularly sexually abused the young girl, who is now 14 years old, in the living room of the Woodway home he shared with the girl and her mother. The abuse is said to have occurred up to five times per month in the beginning. The girl initially told a school counselor in 2023 that 'something happened' with Aubry, prompting the investigation. Aubry's defense attorney claims the girl's story has changed over time and there was no outcry of abuse until Aubry's relationship with the girl's mother ended.

  • The alleged abuse occurred from 2016 to 2020, starting when the victim was 5 years old.
  • The girl first reported the abuse to a school counselor in November 2023.

The players

Andrew Richard Aubry

A 40-year-old former resident of Woodway, Texas who is on trial for continuous sexual abuse of a young child.

Dr. Soo Battle

A medical adviser at the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children who testified about the victim's statements during an examination at the center.

Jeff Linick

The Killeen-based attorney representing Aubry, along with co-counsel Quincy Hall.

Maddie Beach

The prosecutor trying the case, along with Assistant District Attorney Will Hix.

The victim

A 14-year-old girl who alleges she was sexually abused by Aubry over a 4-year period starting when she was 5 years old.

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What they’re saying

“Her story has already changed quite a bit as the investigation has continued, and I really don't know what version she will tell you.”

— Jeff Linick, Defense Attorney

“Each time the girl repeated the allegations to professionals and grew more comfortable with them, she added more details about the alleged abuse.”

— Maddie Beach, Prosecutor

“Andrew, when I was younger, he did something. I think it is called sex assault, but I'm not sure.”

— The victim

What’s next

The trial is ongoing, with prosecution testimony set to resume on Tuesday morning.

The takeaway

This disturbing case highlights the trauma and long-lasting impacts of child sexual abuse, and the importance of thorough investigations and appropriate legal action to hold perpetrators accountable. It also underscores the challenges faced by survivors in coming forward and the need for continued support and resources for victims.