Social Worker Accused of Sexual Relationship With 13-Year-Old; Expresses Controversial Views on Pedophiles

The Social Worker Ohio has brought to light a shocking and perplexing series of events involving Payton Shires, a 24-year-old.

Shires is accused of having sexual relations with a 13-year-old boy she was counseling and subsequently threatening the boy’s mother with a firearm, leaving a community in disbelief.

Shires, who had recently obtained her social worker license in June, faced severe allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor after a video surfaced showing her engaged in explicit acts with the young teenager. 

These deeply unsettling claims have raised questions about the trust and responsibility placed in the hands of mental health counselors.

Following her arrest, Shires was released on a $500,000 bond and ordered to stay away from the young victim.

However, she defied these orders and visited the boy’s home on October 26, wielding a gun and making alarming threats.

According to court documents, she expressed a desire to take her own life and the life of the victim’s mother, claiming they had ruined her life and handled everything from her. 

Law enforcement officers promptly arrived at the scene, finding Shires on the front porch with a gun held to her head and her finger on the trigger. 

As a result, she faces two counts of intimidating a witness. 

Her initial bond was revoked, and an additional $100,000 was added, along with a stipulation prohibiting her from possessing firearms. 

Shires is scheduled to appear in court on these charges on November 6 and remains in custody.

Shires’ social media history has provided additional insight into her life, which includes seemingly contradictory elements. 

In posts from July 20, 2021, she celebrated personal accomplishments, such as owning a house, getting engaged, and having a one-year-old child at 21. 

However, the perplexing part arises from her post on September 3, 2020, where she approvingly shared a video stating that “dead pedophiles don’t reoffend.” 

These posts paint a troubling picture of a life marked by contrasting achievements and disconcerting sentiments.

The circumstances surrounding Shires have left many questions unanswered. 

Her social media accounts do not offer insight into her life after July 2021, leaving uncertainties about her relationship, her toddler son’s whereabouts, and any possible wedding plans. 

This case serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges within the field of mental health counseling, emphasizing the profound consequences when trust is violated.