Key Point Summary – Henry Betsey Jr

• Henry Betsey Jr married three women without their knowledge
• Wives met him on different dating apps between 2020 and 2022
• First wife Tonya uncovered his triple marriage through court records
• Betsey received two years’ probation and 100 hours of community service
• Wives accuse him of using them for money and targeting newly divorced women

The Triple Marriage Uncovered

Henry Betsey Jr, 50, pulled off an elaborate scheme by marrying three women across Florida at the same time. He met his first wife, Tonya, on Tinder in 2020 and married her at a Jacksonville courthouse. Two years later, he wed Brandi in Manatee County after meeting her on Stir, a dating app for single parents. That same year, he met Michele on Match.com and married her in Hernando County just three weeks after they met.

Tonya began digging after noticing suspicious behavior. By searching county records, she discovered Henry’s other two marriages. “I just started county by county, putting in his name,” she recalled. “That’s when I found the marriage to Michele and the marriage to Brandi.”

Courtroom Showdown And Sentence

Betsey pleaded guilty to bigamy in May. On Thursday, Judge Daniel Merritt sentenced him to two years of probation, 100 hours of community service, and a ban from social media. His new girlfriend, whose identity remains unknown, watched from the courtroom gallery.

Michele, still legally married to Henry, addressed the court with anger. “I am not here just as a woman betrayed,” she said. “I am speaking on behalf of the other women involved.” She later told reporters she wanted him jailed but took comfort in his felony conviction.

Wives Describe Manipulation And Financial Motives

The women say Henry targeted “single, recently divorced” women for emotional and financial gain. Brandi recalled he pushed to be added to her bank account the day they married. Michele believes he sought “the extra perks” of marrying newly divorced women. All three say he used charm to hide his other marriages.

Henry apologized in court but insisted he never wanted to be in such a situation. Tonya and Michele have since filed for protection orders. His marriage to Tonya ended in divorce, while Brandi and Michele filed for annulment.

A Pattern Of Behavior Emerges

After the story broke, another woman came forward. Micha Everett said she dated Henry in 2019, when he used the name “Dell Betts.” She described the early months as blissful before his behavior shifted, including one terrifying highway incident.

Betsey began serving probation last week and is barred from contacting the three women. The wives say his case proves Florida needs stronger marriage safeguards to prevent similar scams.