A Tennessee pastor, Benjamin Garlick, 35, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of multiple counts of child rape and sexual battery. His wife, Shaantal Garlick, 32, was found guilty of facilitating the abuse and neglecting a victim. The convictions followed a two-week trial in Rutherford County, with sentencing for Shaantal scheduled for November 10. The investigation began in August 2023, revealing abuse of a 5-year-old child and identifying additional victims. The Murfreesboro Police Department's Special Victims Unit led the investigation, which highlighted the couple's prior ministry work across the country, primarily within the Hispanic community.
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Tennessee Pastor and Wife Convicted of Child Abuse
Benjamin Garlick, a Tennessee pastor, has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of child rape and sexual battery. His wife, Shaantal Garlick, was also convicted of facilitating the abuse. The case involved multiple victims and was investigated by the Murfreesboro Police Department's Special Victims Unit.
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Pastor and wife spread Gospel nationwide before abuse case exposed disturbing reality
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Tennessee Pastor and Wife Convicted of Child Abuse