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Larry Keith Tennison, 67, and Gretchen Francie Tennison, 48, a member of the Cherokee Nation, were found guilty of sexually abusing a 15-year-old in Indian Country, Oklahoma. The couple had fled to Montana to avoid prosecution, but were caught by the FBI and local law enforcement after a tip. The abuse occurred in 2019, and the victim disclosed the abuse to a family member, leading to a search warrant at the Tennison’s home in September 2020.
The victim testified that the Tennisons would get her drunk and sexually abuse her, and that they had been grooming her with gifts. The Tennisons were found to have used aliases while in Montana, but were eventually identified and arrested. The Mayes County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI worked together to bring the couple to justice.
The trial revealed disturbing details of the abuse, including the Tennisons’ use of flavored alcohol to intoxicate the victim. The victim’s testimony described how the Tennisons had manipulated and exploited her, and how they had used their position of trust to commit the abuse.
The guilty verdict is a result of a thorough investigation and prosecution by federal authorities. The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable members of society.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: Oklahoma
- Location: OK
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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