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Zamora trial: Surveillance video, school photos, physical evidence presented to jury
By Elena Stoica at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 8, 2026
· 4 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A retired Laredo Police Department investigator took the stand as the second day of testimony began in the trial of Carlos Zamora, a former Blessed Sacrament School custodian and girls’ basketball coach charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and related offenses.T...
Key takeaway Rug collected as evidence, tests negativeThe investigator testified that he collected a multicolored oval rug from Blessed Sacrament School in January 2023 after staff notified him that they had found it.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The trial of Carlos Zamora, a former Blessed Sacrament School custodian and girls' basketball coach, has brought attention to the safety and security measures in place at local schools. As the investigation and testimony unfold, the community is left to wonder how such alleged incidents could have occurred in a setting meant to be safe and nurturing for children. The presentation of surveillance video, school photos, and physical evidence to the jury raises questions about the effectiveness of monitoring and supervision at the school. The fact that a rug was collected as evidence, only to be washed and potentially compromised, also highlights the importance of prompt and thorough reporting of incidents. As the trial continues, residents of Laredo will be watching closely to see how the school and local authorities respond to the allegations and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A retired Laredo Police Department investigator took the stand as the second day of testimony began in the trial of Carlos Zamora, a former Blessed Sacrament School custodian and girls’ basketball coach charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and related offenses.T...
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