Wyandotte couple faces federal charges for abusing adopted child

TULSA, Okla. — A federal grand jury indicted an Ottawa County couple on allegations they physically abused their 15-year-old mentally challenged adopted son with a stun gun.

Jennifer Enyart, 44, and her husband Keith, 52, are charged with child neglect and child abuse in Indian Country, and Jennifer faces an additional charge of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm for allegedly using a stun gun on their son's genitals.

Medical reports show several of the child’s injuries were consistent with the use of a “taser or stun gun,” court records show. The medical report concluded the teen’s injuries were “likely the result of child abuse.”

The Wyandotte couple is accused of failing to provide appropriate medical care and supervision to protect a child under their care.

Keith Enyart is a member of the Wyandotte Nation. Both are free on a signature bond, as online court records show.  The couple was also ordered not to be around the victim and his three siblings and can only have supervised visitation with their other three children.

Jennifer Enyart is a former Special Education teacher at Wyandotte.  Brad Wade, Wyandotte Schools Superintendent, recommended terminating her. The Board of Education agreed and indicated they would terminate her employment. Enyart has an appeal hearing set for Jan. 6, at which time she is able to request she retain her job.