Kansas – In a shocking incident in Kansas, a 38-year-old woman, identified as W. Shull, is facing serious charges after being accused of “taking advantage” of three minor boys during a drinking party she hosted. Shull, who had been employed as a substitute teacher, now stands charged with multiple felonies, including unlawful se-ual relations and aggravated se-ual battery of a person 16 or older.
According to authorities, the allegations against the 38-year-old emerged after an investigation by the sheriff’s office. Shull, a mother of three young boys, was arrested on Monday following weeks of inquiry into events that reportedly took place between January 31 and March 15, 2025. Prosecutors allege that during a get-together at Shull’s home, she engaged in se-ual acts with two boys — one act was consensual, but the other involved a boy who was unconscious at the time. In a separate alleged encounter, Shull is said to have held down the wrists of a third boy in an attempt to initiate a se-ual act, which was ultimately unsuccessful.
All three boys had reportedly consumed alcohol at the gathering, which Shull is accused of providing. Investigators confirmed that alcoholic beverages were served during the party and that at least one of the individuals was enrolled at the school where Shull had worked. According to reports, all of the boys were between 16 and 17 years old. As per reports, Shull is now formally charged with one count of unlawful se-ual relations, one count of attempted unlawful se-ual relations, one count of aggravated se-ual battery of a person 16 or older, two counts of unlawfully hosting minors consuming alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage.
Shull had worked as a substitute teacher for the school district, but her employment ended in April of this year, according to Superintendent C. Nightingale. In a statement, he said, “All I can confirm for you is that she was a part-time, substitute teacher until April of this year. Anything else you need to know will need to come from the law enforcement agencies handling the investigation.” Records indicate that Shull held an emergency substitute teaching license, which allowed her to only work within the district. That license is set to expire on June 30, according to local news sources.
The school district has not released any information about whether any of the students involved were directly under Shull’s instruction. However, the inclusion of one of the victims being a current student of the district where she was employed raises concerns about abuse of authority and the breach of professional boundaries.
Following her arrest, Shull posted a $20,000 bond and was released from custody. At her court appearance, Magistrate Judge J. Newsum issued a protective order prohibiting Shull from contacting any of the victims or witnesses named in the case. Her initial court appearance is scheduled for next week, where she is expected to enter a plea and may face further restrictions pending trial. As of now, no trial date has been set, and investigations are ongoing. Prosecutors have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges, depending on the outcome of further evidence and testimony.
The case has drawn strong reactions among the community. Parents, educators, and residents expressed concern over how a trusted figure in education could allegedly commit such acts, especially involving individuals connected to her professional environment. While many questions remain unanswered, what’s clear is that this case is a troubling example of how positions of trust and authority can be abused, leaving lasting consequences for victims and communities alike.
