James Wilder III, a former teacher and coach at Lindbergh Schools, was charged by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and first-degree attempted statutory sodomy — deviate sexual intercourse with a person less than 14 years old — on Sept. 30. The charges date back to the 1990s and early 2000s. 

Wilder is being held on a $300,000 cash-only, no 10% bond.

These charges are merely accusations. Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.     

According to a probable cause statement provided by the police, Wilder was employed at Lindbergh Schools as a teacher and coach. While he was a teacher, three separate students disclosed that he had engaged in sexual contact with them. Wilder was over the age of 21 during these offenses. 

Confidential Victim #1, who was under the age of 17 at the time, disclosed offenses that took place from April 1, 2007, until Nov. 6, 2008.

Confidential Victim #2, who was under the age of 14 at the time, disclosed offenses that took place from Aug. 1, 2005, until Dec. 1, 2006.

Confidential Victim #3, who was under the age of 17 at the time, disclosed offenses that took place from Aug. 1, 1995, until Sept. 21, 1996.

The St. Louis County Police Bureau of Crimes Against Persons – Cold Case Unit is handling this investigation. More information may be disseminated.