Oklahoma Most Wanted Child Sex Offender Arrested in New York After 13 Years

Anthony Michael Lennon, a convicted child sex offender from Oklahoma, was captured in New York after evading authorities for 13 years by faking his death in 2012. Lennon, who was on Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond's 10 Most Wanted list, staged a violent crime scene at a motel to mislead investigators and used multiple aliases while on the run. He was originally convicted in 2008 on five counts of aggravated possession of child pornography and sentenced to 20 years but was on supervised release at the time of his 2012 arrest warrant for additional possession charges. Investigators found significant evidence of child sexual abuse material during a search of his home, including chat logs and compact discs. Lennon’s capture was the result of a coordinated effort by the Oklahoma City U.S. Marshals Service, Moore Police Department, and other agencies, with his identity confirmed through fingerprint analysis. Authorities expressed concern about potential unknown victims during his years as a fugitive but welcomed that he will now face justice and can no longer harm children.