was a Mormon church member; accused of sexual abuse; found guilty more than once
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Personal information

  • Cote, Alfred Francis
  • Born: 1958
  • Gender: Male

Case summary

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11/27/84 New Hampshire

LDS Alfred Francis Cote was placed on the BSA Confidential File on November 28th,

1984 for “Immoral Acts with Scouts, combined with prescription from multiple vendors
causing hallucinations. In discussion with Mormon Bishop Paul Chapman, Chapman states
he has confronted Cote and Cote has agreed he has engaged in these acts with 4 members
of the above Scout Troops. Chapman has contacted N.H. Dept, of Welfare and LDS Social
Welfare Agency has already issued an opinion that Cote should not be associated with
young men. Scouts and families have been contacted by Chapman as confirmation
source:” “Paul Ernst (BSA National Office) “shared that Mr. Cote had several past
convictions for sexual assault” Cote worked in scouts in Manchester, NH troop 393; Derry,

NH Troop 412 (not officially registered!) and Chicago, IL Troop 107

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LDS/Mormon church membership history

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LDS 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.

LDS church positions ever held by the accused: Scout leader
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LDS church response(s)

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  • Alleged failure to report by local LDS leaders? no
  • Alleged misconduct by local LDS leaders? no
  • Alleged misconduct by global LDS leaders? no

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