was an LDS church member; accused of sexual abuse
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Personal information

  • Houck, Joel Elisla
  • Gender: Male

Case summary

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02/23/67 California

LDS Joel Elisia Houck Jr. “June 27th 1 966 served 10 days for vagrancy when a small
child accused him of section 288. P (lewd and lascivious acts with a child under age 4).
February 21st, 1967 Picked up by police… for 288 P Placed on BSA confidential files Feb
23rd, 1967.

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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

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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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