Texas DPS: Dangerous Sex Offender on the Run With $4K Reward

As the seasons change, the criminals don't, and right now, the Texas Department of Public Safety needs your help in finding a dangerous sex offender in Texas.

Who Is Dante Dewayne Odom?

Odom is a 52-year-old Black male. He's 6 feet tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has identifying marks, including tattoos on his chest, right arm, and hand.  Odom has scars on his head, face, chest, back, abdomen, and both arms and knees.

Odom has also gone by the following aliases: Anthony Dante Odom, Dante Odom, Dante De Wayne Odom, Dante Dwayne Odom

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Why Police Want Dante Dewayne Odom?

In 1992, Odom was convicted of burglary of a habitation with intent to violate or abuse the victim sexually. The victim was a 30-year-old female.  He was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He has multiple convictions for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements and assault causing bodily injury to a family member. He was released from prison in March 2022 and has failed to register as a sex offender.  A warrant was issued in July 2025 for this latest offense.

Last Known Location of Dante Dewayne Odom

Odom is considered armed and dangerous, and his last known location was Houston, Texas.

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How to Submit a Tip

There is currently a $4,000 reward for the arrest of Dante Dewayne Odom. If you know of the whereabouts or have any tips on Odom, please contact the Texas Department of Public Safety by calling 1-800-252-8477. You can also submit an online tip.

DO NOT attempt to apprehend Odom without proper assistance. Always contact your local authorities.