If her parents opposed the marriage so vehemently, how come they couldn't get a restraining order on Karr or something to keep the ceremony from taking place?
And who performed the ceremony?
"Her parents, Melissa and Larry Shotts, said they were opposed to the marriage.
The couple had a lengthy battle with Ray's parents over the relationship. According to Ray's parents, Karr became more defensive and threatening as they continued to oppose the couple's plans."
This is in Alabama however it seems that 13 is too young in any state
Good questions. Maybe her parents' opposition was as effective as their supervision :-).
A better question is, why did they agree to it. She was 13! Even in Alabama 22 years ago, she couldn't have married at 13 without her parents' consent.