Phones Seized In High School Principal Probe Sent To Crime Lab
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(December 23, 2008)—Five cell phones seized in the investigation of former Meridian High School Principal Kelly Parker have been sent to the Department of Safety Crime Lab where technicians will determine if any messages were erased, Meridian Police Chief Albert Biggs said Tuesday evening.

Parker, who, according to an arrest affidavit, sent more than 80 sometimes-graphic text messages to a 17-year-old girl, was arrested around 3:45 p.m. Dec. 16 at the high school.

He was freed the next day after posting $25,000 bond.

Biggs said two of the cell phones belonged to the victim, two belonged to the principal, and one belonged to another girl.

The second girl is not classified as a victim at this time, but Biggs said, "The phone may have some information that may help the investigation."

Biggs says the lab told him the analysis could take a minimum of six weeks.

According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Parker allegedly sent 81 text messages to the high school senior, including messages describing his genitals.

According to the affidavit, one of the messages stated, "its been a long time since had a principal student relationship."

The victim, who is referred to as Jane Doe throughout the affidavit, told police that Parker offered her money in exchange for "kisses," "hugs," and "sex."

The affidavit states Jane Doe told police that she used to babysit for Parker, and he would tell her dirty jokes, buy her things, and give her cash.

She said he even bought the cell phone for her that he was using to text her.

According to the affidavit, Parker allegedly called Jane Doe as she was meeting with police.

It also states that Jane Doe told police she did not want a sexual relationship with Parker, telling police she told him on a number of times she wasn't interested, but that he persisted texting her.

Kelly Parker’s Web Page On Meridian High School Web Site
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Posted by: Anonymous Location: anywhere on Jan 2, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Yes, I know his wife very well and this is exactly why she left him. Not to mention the affair he had in Brazoria and had to resign because of it. This is an ongoing cycle of Parker's as far back as 10-12 yrs. ago, he just finallly got caught! Quit feelin bad for him or the girl, the main concern is these lil ones and their mommy. What an embarrasement for all of them!!
Posted by: father Location: isd on Jan 1, 2009 at 05:06 PM
One lady's comment below was likely correct in that Mr. Parker's previous behavior as a school administrator was not thoroughly checked. If Meridian had checked with those schools, they would've found that this same type behavior took place in Brazoria, Timpson, and Goliad. He has a creepy obsession with younger females. That's why his wife left him. What's going on with Mr. Parker now? Where did he go?
Posted by: Someone Location: Near-Here on Dec 25, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Did they have to wash the poop off of the cell-phones, before or after they were confiscated?????? And 'no' We do 'not' know 'all' the circumtances!!!!!!
Posted by: me Location: copperas cove on Dec 24, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Ok the man was wrong for being an educator and trying to have a relationship with a student. But why did this girl not say something sooner? Why did she accept the cell phone from him? Was she doing these favors for him and then decided she didn't want to anymore...I just get tired of these young women using their sexuality and youth to get what they want from men and then when there is no more to get they suddenly don't want anything to do with the man...Just my thoughts. This man should be punished to the fullest extent of the law because regardless of what happened he is an educator and she is a student wrong wrong wrong
Posted by: Betty Location: Moody on Dec 24, 2008 at 09:07 AM
If Jane Doe were as innocent as she says she is, why didn't she just simply give Parker back the cell phone he had purchased for her and tell him to get lost. She did not have to ans any of the text msgs either. Mr. Parker would have gotten the idea that she did not want anything to do with him! Where were her parents during all this anyway?
Posted by: parent Location: Meridian on Dec 24, 2008 at 07:39 AM
Thank you news 10 for updating us as parents. If not for you, we wouldn't know anything except the rumors we hear. I think Dr. Casey, our interim superintendent, thinks that this will all just "go away" after the Christmas Break since we STILL have NOT been told a single thing about this problem. We STILL do NOT know who is in charge of our children. Thankfully, for the next 2 weeks our children will be safe from this school. From the reports in the media, Dr. Casey did not check this man's references very well or he would not have been here. The superintendent and school board were in a rush to get this position filled and should be held responsible for putting our children in this situation.
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