Authorities say 41 year old Terrence Washington of Thibodaux was sexually abusing a 15 year old and the teens mother blamed her daughter then set her on fire. Cops also say on April 18th Washington shot the 15-year old in the chest and the face. On April 20th they left Louisiana headed for Texas. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Lt. Blake Tabor…
“The family departed towards Texas and you know several hours later were apprehended by law enforcement.”
Tabor says Baytown Police responded to the crash on an I-10 service road.
“Washington was driving very erratically on the highway which resulted in him contacting several vehicles while driving, and that ultimately turned into him crashing on a service road area.”
Once at the hospital, it was clear that the teen’s injuries were from abuse and contacted the Baytown Police Department. When questioned Washington admitted to shooting and sexually abusing the teen and both Washington and the Mother have been arrested.
“I can tell you I’ve been doing this for 26 years and this is one of the more horrific crimes that I’ve seen during the course of my career.”
Tabor says the teens drive to survive and fight to get better are nothing short of heroic.
Washington and the child’s mother face child cruelty charges and attempted 1st degree murder.
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