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A 15-year-old trafficked from a Dallas Mavericks game found in Oklahoma: 8 arrested.

A 15-year-old that disappeared from a Mavericks game in Dallas was found in Oklahoma 10 days later. Authorities found the Dallas teenager at a hotel in Oklahoma City. Apparently, on April 8th, the girl was in the restroom when she was abducted.

We only have 4 photos at this tine but we will update as we find out who these traffickers are. WFFA out of Fort Worth reports a list of 8 people arrested:

  • Saniya Alexander (Felony Warrant)
  • Melissa Wheeler (Robbery Warrant)
  • Chevaun Gibsion (Offering to Engage – Prostitution)
  • Kenneth Nelson (Human Trafficking / Distribution of Child Porn)
  • Sarah Hayes (Human Trafficking / Distribution of Child Porn)
  • Karen Gonzales (Human Trafficking / Distribution of Child Porn)
  • Thalia Gibson (Felony Warrant)
  • Steven Hill (Rape II)

Currently, only 4 photos are available but will be updated as new information comes in about who these traffickers are:

Karen Gonzales was arrested for Human Trafficking and Distribution of Child Porn, (Oklahoma City Detention Center)

Sarah Hayes was arrested for Human Trafficking and Distribution of Child Porn,  (Oklahoma City Detention Center)

Kenneth Nelson was arrested for Human Trafficking and Distribution of Child Porn, (Oklahoma City Detention Center)

Steven Hill arrested on the charge of Rape II, (Oklahoma City Detention Center)

Thalia Gibson was arrested on a felony warrant, (Oklahoma City Detention Center)

The 15-year-old who vanished from a Mavericks game in Dallas was eventually located in Oklahoma after 10 days. The safe recovery of the missing teenager is a relief for their family and authorities.

This story will be updated as we find out more. And thank you Tom for your concern to raise this awareness. People need to know that there is real danger at games!

Minding Hearts is building advocacy and peer support groups in each state.  The groups are created to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for those that might not otherwise be heard. We are here for encouragement, education, and support. We are here to support families and develop resources that maintain family integrity. We look forward to your support.

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Minding Hearts advocates for family placement and reunification. Healthy families produce healthy children, and the more healthy families and children there are, the healthier the community and the nation. We hope to make families stronger, and we urge states to take advantage of the Family First Preventative Services Act to offer services to biological families.