Sallisaw Woman Pleads Guilty To Trying To Sell Her Children On Facebook

A woman accused of trying to sell her children to raise money for her boyfriend's bail was sentenced in court Friday.<br>

Friday, May 10th 2013, 2:57 pm

By: Dee Duren


Misty VanHorn, a Sallisaw woman accused of trying to sell her children to raise money for her boyfriend's bail, pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of trafficking in children.

Police say VanHorn contacted an Arkansas woman through Facebook and tried to sell her 2-year-old. She then contacted the woman and offered her other daughter, 10 months, for sale also.

3/14/2013 Related Story: 'Not Guilty' Pleas Entered For Sallisaw Mom Accused Of Child Trafficking

The woman contacted child services, and police were able to confirm VanHorn's intentions over the phone.

The judge sentenced her to 10 years with all but the first two years suspended.

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