Los Gatos ‘Party Mom’ who hosted high school sex parties learns her fate: ‘I am ashamed’
Shannon O'Connor, a Los Gatos mother, has been sentenced to 35 years and 10 months in prison for hosting alcohol-fueled sex parties involving teenagers. The court found her guilty on 48 felony counts, including child endangerment and furnishing alcohol to minors. During the sentencing, O'Connor expressed her shame and acknowledged the pain her actions caused to the victims.
- ▪Shannon O'Connor was convicted of running sex parties for teenagers at her home and vacation rentals.
- ▪She was sentenced to 35 years and 10 months in prison after a three-day hearing.
- ▪O'Connor expressed remorse in court, stating she was ashamed of her actions and the pain caused to the victims.
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Metro Los Gatos ‘Party Mom’ who hosted high school sex parties learns her fate: ‘I am ashamed’ By Daniel Farr Published May 28, 2026, 6:37 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A Los Gatos mother convicted of running alcohol-fueled sex parties involving teenagers has been sentenced to 35 years and 10 months in prison following a dramatic three-day hearing in Santa Clara County Superior Court. Shannon O’Connor, 51, learned her fate on Thursday when Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Peterson imposed the maximum punishment. The sentencing comes after jurors found her guilty on 48 felony counts in March, along with additional misdemeanors tied to child endangerment and furnishing alcohol to minors.
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