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Tanya Catch McCrum’s case presents a much darker narrative. Born on October 14, 1981, in Pennsylvania, Tanya was just 14 when she became the victim of grooming by Thomas H., a school security guard who was 24 years older than her. The relationship began under the guise of kindness but quickly escalated into manipulation and control, convincing Tanya to run away from a turbulent home life to live with him.
From 1996 to 2006, Tanya endured a horrific existence, confined to H's home where she was subjected to sexual abuse and isolation. He changed her name to Nikki Allen and strictly controlled her every move, making her life a nightmare. It was only at the age of 18, upon seeing her missing persons report in the newspaper, that Tanya began to grasp the reality of her situation.