The Boat Trip That Sank a Career: Jayson Tatlock PCA Part 2

Trust shattered in an instant. The Jayson Tatlock case reveals the devastating consequences when school authority figures cross unthinkable boundaries with students under their care.

This episode unpacks the troubling relationship between Jayson Tatlock, a 45-year-old school resource officer with extensive law enforcement experience, and a 17-year-old Bloomington North High School student. What began as casual office visits morphed into something far more sinister when Tatlock took the student on a private fishing trip, purchasing alcohol for her and initiating multiple instances of inappropriate physical contact.

Through detailed analysis of police interviews and the probable cause affidavit, we explore how Tatlock attempted to minimize his actions when confronted by investigators. The timeline becomes particularly disturbing when we learn about the text messages his wife sent him the morning of the fishing trip—including a Bible verse about resisting sinful temptations—which he completely ignored while waiting for the student with his boat ready.

The case raises profound questions about professional boundaries, positions of trust, and how quickly seemingly innocent interactions can escalate into criminal behavior. We examine the charges filed against Tatlock (child seduction as a Level 6 felony, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and misdemeanor battery) and discuss the likelihood of various legal outcomes given similar cases we've covered.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Recap of Victim's Account
• 11:32 Victim Ends Relationship with Tatlock
• 18:15 Tatlock's Background and Initial Police Contact
• 29:12 The Fishing Trip Investigation Begins
• 41:11 Physical Contact During Fishing Trip
• 51:21 Alcohol's Role and Inappropriate Discussions
• 58:04 Aftermath and Confrontation in Tatlock's Office
• 1:04:49 Analysis of Charges and Final Thoughts