Non-Profit Founder in Tennessee Arrested for Allegedly Strangling Wife

Larry Hunter, founder of Touched by an Angel Ministries, was charged with aggravated assault and domestic assault after allegedly throwing his wife against a wall and strangling her.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The founder of a non-profit organization in Memphis, Tennessee, has been arrested after he allegedly strangled his wife during an altercation in December 2025. Larry Hunter, 64, who is the founder of Touched by an Angel Ministries, was arrested on February 16 for aggravated assault and domestic assault. Authorities claimed that Hunter threw his wife against the wall and strangled her, causing her to black out. Following the altercation, Hunter's wife suffered injuries throughout her body.

Why it matters

This case highlights the issue of domestic violence, even among those in positions of community leadership. It raises questions about the dynamics of power and control in abusive relationships, as well as the challenges victims may face in reporting such incidents, especially when threats of immigration status revocation are involved.

The details

According to a police affidavit, Hunter and his wife got into an altercation in December 2025 that turned violent. Detectives found and reviewed footage that supports the assault claim, and Hunter was eventually arrested for the crime. While speaking to authorities, Hunter's wife said she waited so long to report the incident because he allegedly threatened to 'revoke her Green Card.'

  • The alleged incident occurred in December 2025.
  • Hunter was arrested on February 16, 2026.

The players

Larry Hunter

The 64-year-old founder of Touched by an Angel Ministries, a non-profit organization in Memphis, Tennessee.

Hunter's wife

The victim of the alleged assault, whose name has not been publicly revealed.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

It is not currently clear if Hunter has entered a plea or retained legal representation following his arrest. The Memphis Police Department did not share any additional details when contacted by Us Weekly about the case.

The takeaway

This case highlights the issue of domestic violence, even among those in positions of community leadership, and raises questions about the dynamics of power and control in abusive relationships, as well as the challenges victims may face in reporting such incidents.