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Caitlin Wooten | Caitlin's Law (Remastered)

2024/10/11

Sirens | A Southern True Crime Podcast

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Raven and Holly discuss the case of Ada, Oklahoma's Caitlin Wooten and Caitlin's Law that came from it. Disclaimer: Content includes talk of Domestic Violence and Murder.

Caitlin Wooten’s case is a heartbreaking story that led to significant legal changes in Oklahoma. In 2005, 16-year-old Ada, Okla. resident, Caitlin Wooten, was kidnapped by her mother's ex-boyfriend, who had previously held her mother hostage at gunpoint, but after his arrest was back on the streets within 30 hours and continued to pose a threat. Tragically, Caitlin’s life was cut short by him. Her case highlighted the flaws in the bail system and the need for stronger protections for victims of violent crimes.

This led to the enactment of Caitlin’s Law, officially known as the Caitlin Wooten Act, signed into law in 2006. It aims to strengthen bail laws by requiring individuals charged with violent crimes, such as kidnapping, to prove they are not a public danger before they can post bail. The law also enhances victim protection order (VPO) laws in Oklahoma to align more closely with federal standards aiming to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Originally Published Nov 2019.

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