Trucker Church Leaders Arrested For Death Of 93 Year Old Woman
The husband and wife team who lead the trucker church “Transport for Christ” have been arrested and charged with neglect for the death of the husband’s 93 year old mother.
Trucker Church Leaders Provided Worship Services To South Carolina Drivers
Ted and Tamera Keller are known for their work providing ministry to South Carolina truckers via mobile chapel and invitations to worship over the CB radio.
Ted Keller’s mother was reportedly found unresponsive in her home on May 17 and later died in a hospital. Investigators say that the woman had not been fed on a regular basis in over a year. They also say that she was denied medical attention and was left to live in unfit conditions, which contributed to her death.
Chaplain And Wife Arrested And Charged
The Kellers were arrested and charged with neglect of a vulnerable adult resulting in death. They bonded out of jail and say that they won’t comment on the pending investigation.
The couple behind Transport for Christ ministry charged with neglect for death of elderly woman. More in @wis10 at 6 pic.twitter.com/TgQm9Nxlkp
— Charles Molineaux (@CharlesMReports) May 31, 2016