Left: Tiner, circa 1997;
Right: Age-progression to age 17 (circa 2010)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 1, 1997 from Chickasha, Oklahoma Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: January 2, 1993 Age: 3 years old Height and Weight: 3'6, 35 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Biracial (Caucasian/Native American) female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Tiner has a birthmark just above her hairline.
Details of Disappearance
Tiner disappeared from Chickasha, Oklahoma on January 1, 1997, the day before her fourth birthday. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Teresa Kennedy. A photograph and vital statistics for Kennedy are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant for child stealing was issued for her on May 8, 1997. Kennedy and Tiner were last seen in Oak Harbor, Washington after the child's abduction. Tiner's whereabouts are unknown and her case remains unsolved.Chickasha, Oklahoma authorities are investigating Tiner's abduction.
Teresa Kennedy
Left: Teresa Kennedy;
Right: Age-progression to age 40 (circa 2008)
Date of Birth: September 19, 1968
Age: 28 years old
Height and Weight: 5'2, 165 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Native American female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Kennedy may use the alias Teresa Louise Tiner. She may wear contact lenses or eyeglasses.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated May 20, 2011; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Chickasha Police Department
405-222-6050
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children