Update: Fugitive Daniel D. Jensen, Jr. Fatally Shot By Agents With The U.S. Marshals' Fugitive Task Force
Jensen was facing 11 counts of sexual abuse of a minor.
UPDATE 1/14/20:
US Marshals confirm to CrimeFeed that they closed in on Daniel Jensen, Jr. in Alaska and on Tuesday Jan 7th and fatally shot the fugitive. A spokesman for the troopers says Jensen saw investigators approaching and he “grabbed a high-powered rifle... that lead to law enforcement opening fire.”
ORIGINAL POST 1/14/19:
TOMAH, AK — In April 2015, Tomah Police say Daniel D. Jensen, Jr., escaped a court-ordered custody situation and fled the state of Alaska. Jensen is facing 11 counts of sexual abuse of a minor. He’s also wanted in Wisconsin for sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and child enticement, a press release adds.
The Alaska case dates back to 2002 when The Tomah Journal reported that Daniel Jensen, along with his wife, Diane L. Jensen, were visiting family. During that visit, the victim (who was 12 at the time, but is now an adult) said she was assaulted by both Jensens. The report says, “The woman told investigators in Alaska that Daniel Jensen forced her to perform a sex act on him and then Diane Jensen touched her inappropriately.” Charges against them also allege the couple lured the girl to their home with an invitation to try on a prom dress. Daniel allegedly sexually abused the girl at their home and on trips to Delta Junction and Anchorage.
The Daily News Miner reports that Daniel was indicted in 2013 and was supposed to go on trial before leaving the state two years later. Diane was indicted at the same time, and reports say she pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit sexual abuse of a minor.
TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS:
Weight: 170 lbs.
Height: 6 feet
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Date of birth: Not known
Last seen in: Alaska
If you know anything about this case or where to find this suspect, please contact our hotline (833-3-PURSUE) or submit a tip online.
For more on this case, watch the “When Good Meets Evil” episode of In Pursuit With John Walsh on Wednesday, February 27 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery! Or catch up on ID GO.
Read more: Tomah Police Department Facebook page, The Tomah Journal, The Daily Miner
Photo: Daniel Jensen, Jr. [Tomah Police Department]
