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Case summary
Add info | Back to top03/07/72 Washington
LDS Dennis David Collins, a Letter from scout executive Robert H. Lamott to BSA
National Council Paul 1 Ernst. “Dear Paul 1 Regret to inform you that one of our cub-
masters has pleaded guilty to an indecent liberties charge. Hear are the facts: — was
arrested in 1959 as a disorderly person. No known disposition of case. Was arrested in
1963 on a State Vagrancy charge…. picking up young boys, buying beer for them. Jan, 1972
pleaded guilty to indecent liberties with a 10 year old boy. Also involved with 3 boys, ages 9,
10, 11 . Committed oral and rectal sodomy on one boy.”
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LDS/Mormon church membership history
Add info | Back to topLDS mission information
The accused did not serve a full-time LDS mission.
LDS temple marriage information
FLOODLIT is not aware whether the accused was married in a Mormon temple.
Alleged victim(s)
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LDS church response(s)
Add info | Back to top- Alleged failure to report by local LDS leaders? no
- Alleged misconduct by local LDS leaders? no
- Alleged misconduct by global LDS leaders? no
FLOODLIT is not aware whether the Mormon church paid any settlement amounts related to this case.