Stacy L. Gilbert, a 33-year-old woman in San Antonio, Texas, faces serious child injury charges after allegedly throwing boiling water on a 2-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy, causing burns across their bodies. Police responded to a 911 call at a Maverick Creek residence around 1:15 a.m. on January 20, 2026, and transported the victims to a hospital. The incident stemmed from Gilbert’s anger toward the boys for an unspecified reason while they were in their room.​
Charges and Custody
Gilbert was arrested early that Tuesday and charged with one count of injury to a child with intent to cause bodily injury and one count of reckless injury to a child. She remains in Bexar County Adult Detention Center on a $30,000 to $60,000 bond, with a no-firearms condition if released, and a pre-indictment hearing set for April 20. The investigation continues, with possible additional charges pending.
Neighbor Reactions
Local residents described the attack as horrific yet unsurprising, citing prior police visits to the home and signs of neglect, like children playing barefoot near broken glass. One anonymous neighbor called it “treacherous,” emphasizing a caregiver’s duty, while another stressed that no reason justifies harming kids.
Prior Criminal History
Gilbert has a record including 2020 charges of abandoning a child, child endangerment, and deadly conduct, plus 2021 assault and terroristic threat charges. Her relationship to the victims remains unclear from reports.
