Crime of the Week

If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at or submit a Web Tip . You do not have to give your name. CRIME STOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $5,000 and you can remain anonymous.

Child Death Investigation - Assistance Needed
August 09, 2021

No its not Friday but this is by far the most important case we have ever posted here.

From our friends at the Kerrville Police Department:

Today, August 9, 2021 marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Gideon Barideaux. The Kerrville Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies and the 216th District Attorney’s Office, continue to actively investigate this child homicide.

On Thursday, August 6th, 2020 at about 9:00 p.m., Kerrville Police Department officers responded to the 3300 block of Legion Drive regarding a child with injuries. The child, Gideon Barideaux, 2 years of age, was reportedly injured in an accidental fall. He was transported by air ambulance to University Hospital in San Antonio. Despite the best efforts of hospital staff, Gideon died on August 9, 2020.

Investigators, as well as medical staff, recognized Gideon’s injuries were not consistent with an accident. The Kerrville Police Department immediately began an investigation in order to determine how Gideon became injured, and to identify those responsible. Jennifer Barideaux and her boyfriend, Tadeo Garces Jr were interviewed by KPD Criminal Investigations Unit investigators, and both maintained that the child’s injuries were the result of an accidental fall.

On August 14, 2020, the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office determined Gideon’s manner of death was a homicide. Forensic medical experts reported Gideon’s injuries could not have been caused in the manner Barideaux and Garces claimed.

Kerrville Police Department investigators, working closely with the 216th District Attorney’s Office, multiple state and federal agencies, and the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office, continued a painstakingly detailed investigation into Gideon’s death. As a result of the investigation, KPD investigators obtained arrest warrants for Barideaux and Garces for Tampering with Physical Evidence.

On October 20, 2020, both Barideaux and Garces were arrested and charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence, a Third Degree Felony. Barideaux invoked her Fifth Amendment rights and continues to refuse to cooperate in this investigation into her child’s homicide. A formal indictment in the 216th District Court has not yet taken place.

On July 26, 2021 in the 216th District Court in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, the defense for Garces requested a plea deal for the offense of Tampering with Evidence. After consultation between the 216th District Attorney’s Office, Kerrville Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit and the family of Gideon Barideaux, a plea offer was made and accepted by Garces. The Honorable Judge Pattillo has set a sentencing date of September 30, 2021.

This case remains under investigation. The Kerrville Police Department continues to conduct interviews and pursue leads related to this offense, and anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the Kerrville Police Department or Kerr County Crime Stoppers at 830-896-8477, please reference Case # 2001577 when leaving a tip. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and charges filed on the person(s) responsible for the death of Gideon Barideaux.

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Burglary and Theft - Mountain Home
August 06, 2021

STATUS: OPEN

On Friday, June 18, 2021 Kerr County Sheriff's Office, Deputies were dispatched to a property in the 100 Block of Thrill Hill, in Mountain Home, Texas for the report of a burglary and felony theft. During the investigation Deputies discovered a travel trailer was stolen, a cabin was burglarized and a vehicle was burglarized. The 2018, 29 foot, white/black, Jayco, Jay Flight travel trailer had Texas license plate B229041 on it when it was stolen. The travel trailer was customized and should be easy to recognize.

Kerr County Sheriff's Office, Investigators need your help to identify the suspects in this case. If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers or submit a Web Tip. You do not have to give your name. CRIME STOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $5,000 and you can remain anonymous.

We will be back next week!
July 30, 2021

Several crimes this week, but nothing worthy of "Crime of the Week." See you next week.

Theft of a Vehicle
July 23, 2021

STATUS: SOLVED

Update: 7/30/2021 - this case has been solved! Thank you Kerrville and Kerr County!

Copied from our friends at the Kerrville Police Department's Facebook page:

***Stolen vehicle***

Please keep an eye out for this 1994 Jeep Wrangler that was stolen last from the 1100 block of Nancy Beth Drive sometime last night. The Jeep is black in color and has a soft top with KC off Road lights in the front and steel tube front and rear bumpers. The Jeep is a stick shift and has a Texas license plate of DV37564.

Also, stolen last night was a 2005 Chevrolet, Silverado with California license plate 7T15122. This truck was stolen from the 2600 Block of Singing Wind.

Report tips anonymously to 830-896-8477 or use our P3 Tips application. Information provided to Kerr County Crime Stoppers about either of these thefts could lead to a cash reward.

Burglary of a Vehicle and Credit/Debit Card Abuse
July 16, 2021

During the late evening hours of July 13, 2021 or the early morning hours of July 14, 2021 unidentified suspect(s) entered a vehicle a took property including a credit/debit card. The pictures attached are persons of interest in this case. Crime Stoppers may pay a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest and or indictment of the suspects in any case.