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Pastor and Wife Convicted in Child Abuse Case | Annapolis News
A Rutherford County jury delivered a devastating verdict: Benjamin Garlick, a traveling pastor, convicted of multiple child sex crimes including aggravated rape, faces life without parole. His wife, Shaantal Garlick, was found guilty of facilitating rape and child neglect. The case, sparked by allegations against a five-year-old and later revealing two more victims, exposed years of abuse and neglect. Both are now in custody, with sentencing set for November 10th. This landmark conviction honors the relentless work of child protective investigators and delivers justice to survivors — offering…
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