A South Carolina elementary school teacher who sent an 11-year-old former student more than 60 “love letters” and gave her gifts and unwanted physical contact has pleaded guilty to harassment — and will avoid jail time.
According to WSAZ, FOX Carolina and WYFF4, 27-year-old Dylan Robert Dukes admitted in court that he repeatedly contacted the girl after she was no longer in his class at Starr Elementary School. Deputies said he sent handwritten notes — including messages for each day of the week over summer break — and gave her photos and unsolicited hugs.
Investigators later found multiple photos of the child hidden in his classroom desk, though authorities emphasized none were sexual in nature…