was a former LDS bishop and stake presidency member in Clinton, Mississippi; found guilty of gratification of lust; convicted in 2011 of felony child sexual abuse; some of the abuse took place while Thompson was in an LDS stake presidency role

Former Lawyer from Mississippi, LDS Bishop and Stake presidency member, Wendell “Shan” Thompson, was convicted in 2011 with felony child sexual abuse when one of his young family members came forward with accusations of sexual abuse.  According to one victim, approximately between 2000-2018, during which time Wendell was serving in the stake presidency as a counselor.  Allegedly, the abuse occurred for 7-8 years prior to the victim turning 18. It is unclear whether LDS church leaders knew about his abuse.

  • Offense :Gratification of Lust
  • Conviction Date :07/25/2011
  • Offense Code :Section 97-5-23
  • Location :HINDS MS

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  1. Temple Marriage Announcement [Doe]-Thompson, Hattiesburg American, December 7, 1988.
  2. Sex Offender Registry Wendall Shan Thompson, Mississippi Sex Offender Registry , February 18, 2024.
  3. Trussel Family Includes Many Missionaries, Hattiesburg American, January 14, 2006.
  4. Skinner suspended, Thompson protected. Justice?, Jackson Jambalaya, August 6, 2013.
  5. Offender Profile Wendall Shan Thompson, Offender Radar, February 18, 2024.
  6. Sharing Views (Served as Bishop of the Clinton ward in the Jackson MS Stake circa 2000), The Clinton News, April 13, 2000.
  7. New stake presidencies, Deseret News, January 26, 2002.

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