Ayla Gonzalez Salinas (Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office).
A Florida woman who allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with an underage boy she met at a funeral now faces seven felony charges.
Ayla Gonzalez Salinas, aged 20, was released on bond following her arrest by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies. As per an affidavit accessed by WPEC, an affiliate of CBS local, Gonzalez Salinas first met the alleged victim at a funeral in November 2024, leading to interactions on social media. Subsequently, events reportedly took a troubling turn in the ensuing months, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WPEC detailed that the communication between Gonzalez Salinas and the minor allegedly progressed to sexual contact in December 2024, repeating several times within the month. In January, authorities were alerted to the situation, prompting an investigation into Gonzalez Salinas, as outlined in the affidavit.
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WPEC, in its coverage of the affidavit, mentioned text exchanges between Gonzalez Salinas and the purported victim that suggested she was aware of the illicit nature of their actions. Their discussions apparently included discussions on aligning their accounts and ensuring consistency in their version of events. It was reported that they agreed on the narrative they would provide regarding the frequency of their meetings, with the underage boy agreeing to portray himself as the initiator of the sexual encounters.
Gonzalez Salinas was eventually arrested on Monday and charged with seven felony counts of lewd or lascivious behavior, specifically lewd or lascivious battery of a victim aged 12 to 16. She posted bond after midnight on Wednesday.
