Seeking Sister Wife: Which Country Does Garrick’s Second Wife & DV Victim Lorrana Belong To?

Fans of reality TV, Seeking Sister Wife fans were left stunned when news broke about Garrick Merrifield’s arrest on a domestic-violence charge. Early reports didn’t clear much, which created even more confusion as to who the victim was. None of the official reports confirmed the identity, which had the fans and non-fans worried. With Garrick involved in a plural marriage with Dannielle and his wife, Lorrana, it didn’t take viewers long to start speculating online.

There was silence on the part of the Merrifield family as well. This only managed to fuel the curiosity of fans worldwide. It was later revealed that Garrick was involved with Lorrana in the domestic violence case, and not Dannielle. As the curiosity among fans rose, more people wanted to know each and every detail about the family and the people involved. While it has surely been an emotional couple of days, it is not new for people in the reality TV realm. Who is Lorrana and where is she from? And how might this incident affect Garrick’s complicated plural household? Keep on reading to know more.

Seeking Sister Wife: What Was The Merrifields’ Situation Before The Arrest?

Fans are well aware that the Merrifield family has been in the spotlight for months, even before the arrest. Just one week earlier, Garrick shared a surprising announcement online. He revealed that he and Lorrana were expecting a baby girl and had already chosen the name Sarah. On the outside, everything seemed fine and dandy as they officially got married in 2024. Lorrana had become an official part of the Merrifields’ plural family structure.

Despite that, Dannielle also remained part of the family. She and Garrick were married for ten years and share three children. They divorced in 2020 so Garrick could legally marry another partner. Recently, Dannielle launched a public Instagram account for the family. Fans noticed the profile picture featured only herself, Garrick, and the children, but didn’t feature Lorrana. She later admitted she hoped Garrick and Lorrana’s marriage stayed strong, but she still felt sad that another person had to join their relationship.

Seeking Sister Wife: Police Documents Reveal Lorrana’s Background Details

More clarity was given to Seeking Sister Wife fans when officials released new details from the police affidavit. According to the documents, the domestic violence incident involved Lorrana, who is originally from Brazil. She told officers that after an argument between them, Garrick grabbed her phone. He refused to let her contact her family in Brazil or to reach out for help. When she said she wanted to call the police, he did not return the phone and threatened to contact Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The affidavit states that this frightened Lorrana. Even though she is in the U.S. legally on a visa, she did not fully understand the legal system. She had to go on the internet to search for ways to contact law enforcement. She believed Garrick noticed this because he deactivated the Wi-Fi on all her devices. Online records confirm that authorities charged Garrick with misdemeanor domestic violence and obstructing telephone service before releasing him.

Some viewers expressed relief for Roberto and Natalia, who had previously left the Merrifield home. Others questioned the charges, with one user asking, “People get arrested for that?” Some pointed to past behavior, noting that Garrick preferred partners with language barriers. One follower suggested TLC might consider removing the family from the show due to the incident. For the latest Seeking Sister Wife tea, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.