California’s ‘Los Gatos party mom’ sentenced to 35 years in prison
Shannon O'Connor, known as the 'Los Gatos party mom', has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for hosting dangerous parties for teenagers. She was convicted of multiple crimes, including child endangerment and facilitating sexual assault. O'Connor must also register as a sex offender following her conviction.
- ▪O'Connor was convicted of four dozen crimes, including child endangerment and facilitating forcible sexual assault.
- ▪She hosted parties where she provided alcohol and encouraged sexual activity among intoxicated teenagers.
- ▪Several victims testified that they were sexually assaulted or traumatized while under her care.
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Shannon O'Connor in a courtroom in San Jose, California, on 20 October 2021. Photograph: Anda Chu/APView image in fullscreenShannon O'Connor in a courtroom in San Jose, California, on 20 October 2021. Photograph: Anda Chu/APUS crimeCalifornia’s ‘Los Gatos party mom’ sentenced to 35 years in prisonShannon O’Connor, 52, was convicted of charges including child endangerment and facilitating forcible sexual assaultRoque PlanasThu 28 May 2026 21.05 EDTLast modified on Thu 28 May 2026 21.06 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA judge has sentenced a San Francisco Bay Area mother to 35 years in prison after her conviction for a slew of crimes resulting from hosting drunken sex parties for young teenagers.Widely known as the “Los Gatos party mom”, a nickname that references her hometown,…
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