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Tennessee Woman Engaged to Officer Who Searched for Her as a Teen

A viral TikTok recounting their connection drew millions of views, prompting her to address misconceptions.

Overview

  • Roshin Ali says she ran away from her Jackson, Tennessee home at 13 after alleged threats and violence by her father.
  • Officer Tyler Schrupp was on the unit assigned to find her at the time, though they did not meet then.
  • Roughly 12 years later, they met at the sheriff’s department and realized the link as they compared dates and locations.
  • Ali’s July TikTok about the coincidence amassed about five million views, leading her to post a four-part series rebutting grooming accusations.
  • The couple became engaged in August 2024, share a five-month-old son, and say they plan to marry in 2026.