Longtime fugitives Gretchen and Larry Tennison added to FBI's Most Wanted lists in Oklahoma child abuse case
- Dennis McCaslin
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
In a recent major development in a long-running federal investigation, Gretchen Francine Tennison and her husband, Larry Keith Tennison -- a regional couple wanted for the alleged sexual abuse of a minor == have been added to the FBI's official wanted posters, escalating the manhunt for the pair who have evaded capture since warrants were issued in 2021.
We have been following and reporting on this disturbing case since the initial charges were filed four years ago, tracking the Tennisons' alleged flight from justice across multiple states.
\\The FBI's decision to feature them prominently on its public-facing wanted listings signals heightened urgency, as authorities renew calls for public tips to bring the suspects into custody
According to federal court documents, the abuse is alleged to have occurred between August 2018 and April 2019 in Pryor, Oklahoma, within Indian Country jurisdiction. On May 20, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma in Tulsa issued arrest warrants charging both individuals with Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country.
The couple's extensive travel history and Gretchen's heavy online presence have complicated the search, with law enforcement warning that she frequently alters her appearance through hair dyes
The Oklahoma City FBI Field Office, leading the investigation, has amplified the case by publishing detailed posters, urging the public to stay vigilant. "
These individuals are accused of heinous crimes against a child, and their addition to our wanted listings reflects our commitment to justice," an FBI spokesperson stated.Have information?
Submit a tip anonymously:
Online: tips.fbi.gov
Local FBI office
Nearest U.S. Embassy/Consulate
Thos couple, with deep roots in Oklahoma and ties spanning Texas, Washington, Missouri, and beyond, remains at large, communities in their known areas are on high alert. Stay tuned for updates as we continue monitoring this case.
