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Arkansas Couple Charged After Alleged Online Grooming
Arkansas couple faces multiple felony charges after allegedly grooming and abducting a 12-year-old girl online.
In brief
Arkansas couple faces multiple felony charges after allegedly grooming and abducting a 12-year-old girl online. An Arkansas couple is charged with rape and internet stalking after allegedly grooming a 12-year-old girl online before abducting her. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Charges against Brittens
Brandon Lee Britten, 31, and Sierra Dawn Britten, 28, face multiple felony charges including traveling for unlawful sex act with a minor and internet stalking of a child.
Grooming timeline
The couple allegedly groomed a 12-year-old South Carolina girl online for a month before abducting her Sept 8.
Sierra's claims
Sierra Britten initially claimed the girl was 18 years old then later said she was 14 years old, exchanging nude images via video.
Abduction details
Brandon Britten drove 11 hours from Arkansas to South Carolina to abduct the girl Sept 8, tracked by Flock cameras.
Rescue operation
Independence County deputies found the girl in a bathroom shaking, with Sierra resisting arrest while blocking deputies from locating her.
Victim's account
The girl told investigators Brandon engaged in sexual acts with her after taking her to a bedroom, corroborated by evidence.
The bottom line
An Arkansas couple is charged with rape and internet stalking after allegedly grooming a 12-year-old girl online before abducting her.
