was a Mormon church member; pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse

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02/08/09 Utah

LDS William Butcher sexually abused 12 children from infants to teens. He was booked on multiple counts of forcible sexual abuse and sodomy on children. He pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to 18 years to life in Utah State Prison.

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  1. Provo man who admitted to abusing 12 kids sent to prison
    view source details | 24 Jun 2014 | Salt Lake Tribune

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