‘COOL MOM’ Has Teens Young as 13 to DRINK, PERFORM SEX ACTS at ‘Parties’: CONVICTED
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Trials
January 8, 2026
‘Party Mom’ Throws Lavish Mansion Parties for Children, Fueled with Alcohol & Sex Abuse
A California mother is on trial after allegedly throwing a party with minors, fueled with alcohol, resulting in alleged sexual abuse. According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Shannon O’Connor, 51, is on trial in Santa Clara, facing 20 felony child endangerment-related charges, along with 20 misdemeanor charges of providing alcohol to children. As CrimeOnline previously …
Child sex crimes
November 8, 2023
PARTY MOM PLEADS NOT GUILTY to Charges She Hosted Sex, Booze Parties for Teens
The California “party mom” accused of throwing wild sex and alcohol parties for underaged teens, including her own sons, pleaded not guilty on Monday to 63 new charges brought by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. A grand jury last week indicted Shannon O’Connor on 20 felony and 43 misdemeanor counts, including endangering the …
Sex Crimes
October 14, 2023
California Party Mom: Internet Search History Revealed of Woman Who Allegedly Threw Underage Sex Parties
Prosecutors have disclosed the alleged internet search history of the California mom accused of hosting underage sex parties at her mansion, where victims say she got them drunk and watched while they were raped, KRON-TV reports. Recent court filings show Shannon O’Connor allegedly searched the internet for material involving minors, including searches for “Good books with …
Prison
August 12, 2023
Los Gatos ‘Cool Mom’ Allegedly Jumped by 5 Inmates in Jailhouse Attack
A California mom accused of throwing drunken sex parties for teens at her multi-million dollar house was jumped by five inmates in a jail dorm room last fall. Shannon O’Connor, who is awaiting trial on 39 counts, including child endangerment and child molestation, was taken to a hospital for treatment for injuries to her face …
Sex Crimes
April 22, 2023
‘Dangerous Predator’: Victims Testify Against California Mom Who Hosted Drunken Sex Parties for Teens
Victims of a California mother who allegedly threw drunken sex parties for teens are calling her a “dangerous predator” and asked a judge to impose as much prison time as possible, KGO-TV reports. On Friday, 48-year-old Shannon O’Connor was in court for a hearing about what kind of sentence might be imposed if she pleaded …
Sex Crimes
October 26, 2021
Update: Middle Age ‘Social media pro’ Pressures Children to Have Sex Parties in Her $4.7M Home, Enraged Parents Speak Out
Parents of children who attended Shannon O’Connor’s supposed clean parties for teens testified that they had no idea what was really going on at her lavish multi-million-dollar California home. “It just infuriates me,” a mother of one of the female victims said. “They just thought she was a cool mom.” Another mother said O’Connor was …
child endangerment
October 13, 2021
Middle Age Woman Throws Secret Teen Parties, Laughs & Watches Young Girl’s Sexual Assault: DA
A California woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly threw alcohol-filled sex parties for underage teenagers. According to court documents, 47-year-old Shannon O’Connor is accused of hosting parties for teens at her Bay Area home, which included sexual activities and alcohol such as beer, vodka, and fireballs. The suspect would watch as the high …