In a shocking turn of events, 26-year-old Missouri high school teacher Hailey Clifton-Carmack, born in 1997, faces serious charges after being arrested on January 5, 2024, for allegedly engaging in a romantic relationship with a teenager. Clifton-Carmack, who taught math at Laquey High School, reportedly had inappropriate encounters with the student in his driveway.

The arrest followed a tip from friends of the victim, leading authorities to Texas, where Clifton-Carmack had fled. She was apprehended by the Garden Ridge Police Department on January 5.

Adding another layer to the scandal, the victim’s father, Mark Creighton, was also arrested as it emerged that he was aware of his son’s relationship with the teacher but failed to intervene.

The investigation unfolded when a student at Laquey High School shared concerning details about the relationship between Clifton-Carmack and the teenager. Allegations included pictures of the student’s scratched back, supposedly from encounters with the teacher.

Upon confrontation, Clifton-Carmack vehemently denied any inappropriate relationship but refused to provide her phone’s password, arousing suspicions. A subsequent search warrant revealed incriminating conversations with the student.

Notably, the victim’s father confessed to knowing about the affair and revealed that other students acted as lookouts during inappropriate encounters. Clifton-Carmack now faces charges in Missouri, including statutory rape, endangering a child, and molestation, with a bond set at $250,000.

Beyond the legal ramifications, Hailey Clifton-Carmack’s personal life has also taken a hit. The former educator recently split from her spouse, Chance Carmack, an amateur mixed martial arts fighter and U.S. Army basic training graduate. They maintain joint custody of their two daughters, adding a complex layer to this unfolding story.