Above: Bethany Tiner in 1997 (left) and an age-progressed image to 15, circa 2008 (right)

Bethany Maria Tiner

Last seen in Chickasha, Oklahoma on January 1, 1997

Vital statistics: Born on January 2, 1993. Brown hair, brown eyes. She has a birthmark just above her hairline. She is biracial; she is American Indian and white. Was three at the time.

NCIC number: M-230120977

Circumstances: Bethany was abducted the day before her fourth birthday by her non-custodial mother, Teresa Kennedy. Her father has custody of her. A photo and vital statistics for her are posted below. A felony warrant for child stealing was issued for her on May 8, 1997. They were last known to be in Oak Harbor, Washington.


Above: Teresa Kennedy in 1997 (left) and an age-progressed image to 40, circa 2008 (right)

Vital statistics: Born on September 19, 1968. Brown hair, brown eyes. She is American Indian. She may use the alias Teresa Louise Tiner. She may wear contact lenses or eyeglasses. Was twenty-eight at the time.

If you have any information as to Bethany's whereabouts, please contact the Chickasha Police Department at 405-222-6050. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this case file came from the following sources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
The Doe Network

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