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Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM

Waco child sex assault suspect gets life without parole

A five-day jury trial in Burnet County resulted in maximum sentence for a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child.

The jury recommended a sentence for Angel Escalante, 52, of Waco, of life in prison without the possibility of parole on July 11.

33rd Judicial District Court Judge Allan Garrett presided over the trial.

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