Brave Tulsa Woman Comes Forward with Allegations Against Local Pastor: A Small Town Horror Story

A shocking and heartbreaking story has emerged from a small town in Tulsa, where a brave woman has come forward with allegations of sexual abuse against a local pastor after 10 years of suffering in silence. Harmony Bailey Oates took to Facebook to share her harrowing experience with Bertheophilus Maurice Bailey, the revered reverend of St. Andrew Church in north Tulsa.

Oates revealed that the abuse began when she was just a sixth grader seeking prayer from her father, which escalated into inappropriate touching and eventually rape by the time she was 16. The abuse didn’t stop there, as Bailey allegedly broke into her home and sodomized her shortly after she gave birth to a child.

In a now-deleted Facebook post, Oates bravely spoke out against Bailey, warning others about his predatory behavior and the lasting impact it had on her life. Her courage led to Bailey’s resignation from the church and subsequent arrest on charges of rape, child sex abuse, and incest.

Investigators uncovered disturbing messages from Bailey justifying his actions by claiming he watched incest porn videos and believed it was acceptable behavior. Since Oates’ revelation, another victim has come forward to the police, shedding light on the extent of Bailey’s alleged abuse.

As the community grapples with the shocking revelations, Bailey remains in custody on a $500,000 bond. The bravery of Harmony Bailey Oates in speaking out against her abuser serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of breaking the silence surrounding sexual assault and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.