Man sentenced to life for sexually abusing two kids in Paso Robles

August 12, 2026

Teodulo Vasquezjimenez

By JOSH FRIEDMAN

A San Luis Obispo County judge on Tuesday sentenced a man to 283 years to life in prison for sexually abusing two children in Paso Robles. 

Last month, a jury convicted 41-year-old Teodulo Vasquezjimenez, a citizen of Mexico, of 15 felony counts involving the sexual abuse of the two child victims. The offenses occurred in Paso Robles between 2009 and 2023, when the victims were between 6 and 14 years old, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office.

During a week-long trial, the jury heard testimony from both victims, who described the repeated sexual abuse they endured over several years.

Following the trial, the jury found Vasquezjimenez guilty of 14 counts of committing a lewd act upon a child under the age of 14 and one count of committing a lewd act upon a 14-year-old. The jury also determined that Vasquezjimenez committed the offenses against multiple young victims.

Additionally, the jury found aggravating factors, including that Vasquezjimenez abused a position of trust and confidence in order to commit the offenses, as well as that the victims were particularly vulnerable.

On Tuesday, Judge Rita Federman sentenced Vasquezjimenez to 283 years to life in state prison, the maximum punishment allowable by law. The court also issued a criminal protective order prohibiting Vasquezjimenez from having any contact with the victims. Additionally, Vasquezjimenez was ordered to pay $1 million in restitution to each victim, as well as to register as a sex offender for life.

“This verdict and sentence reflect the extraordinary courage of these two victims, who came forward and endured the difficult process of seeking justice,” District Attorney Dan Dow said in a statement. “Their voices mattered, their rights mattered, and they remain at the center of this case. This outcome demonstrates the dedicated work of our criminal and victim justice system — law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, witness-support staff, and jurors — to hold offenders accountable while honoring victims’ rights, protecting their safety, and supporting them throughout the process.”

Additionally, the district attorney’s office says it wants survivors of sexual abuse to know they are not alone and help is available. Confidential support, advocacy and assistance are available through the District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Center, as well as through community partners.