Dylan Robert Dukes, 27, pleaded guilty to harassment and received a suspended jail sentence
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- Dylan Robert Dukes sent an 11-year-old girl over 60 love letters and gave her unwanted hugs
- The child’s parents said Dukes joined their church and described his behavior as an obsession
- Dukes, 27, was sentenced to three years of incarceration, suspended to five years of probation, and must surrender his teaching certificate and obey a permanent restraining order
A South Carolina elementary school teacher who showered an 11-year-old former student with over 60 “love letters,” gifts and unwanted hugs pleaded guilty to harassment — but will only serve probation.
According to WSAZ, FOX Carolina and WYFF4, Dylan Robert Dukes, 27, admitted in court that he repeatedly reached out to the girl after she left his class at Starr Elementary School. Deputies said he gave her unwanted hugs, pictures and handwritten notes — more than 60 in all — including letters for each day of the week during summer break.
The outlets reported that investigators later found numerous photos of the child tucked inside his classroom desk, though authorities said none were sexual in nature…