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Case summary
Add info | Back to top04/08/96 Filer, Idaho
LDS Ronald Alvin Jenkins was “Accused of molesting scouts in the 1990’s. Convicted of
Lewd Conduct with a minor in April, 1996, 17 year sentence.
“Perpetrator: Jenkins, Ronald – Mormon
Place: Filer
Troop & Location: Grand Teton Council – Filer 2nd Ward
Years in BSA: No IV File, Scouting 1989-1993
Accused of molesting scouts in the 1990’s. Convicted of Lewd Conduct with a minor in April,
1996, 17 year sentence.
Timeline for Ronald Alvin Jenkins:
Born 1942
(SSN Issued in Idaho)
1966
BYU
1970’S
Married and has four children.
1980’s
LDS Bishopric counselor in Filer, Idaho, 2nd Ward (per victim.)
1984-1988
Molested Scout(s) on Scouting trips (per victims in court documents.)
1990
Resigned from being LDS Bishopric Counselor to become a Scoutmaster of the Filer
2nd Ward Boy Scout Troop. Teton Council (per victim.)
1990-1993
Continually molested Scout(s) on scouting trips (per victim.)
Summer of 1991 On a church overnight camping trip Jenkins asked victim if he could
see his penis. Another time, victim was being interviewed by Jenkins as part of
church-conducted interviews with children to see if they were in need of adult
guidance. Jenkins sexually abused victim. Jenkins abused victims at least two more
times at victim’s house and at Jenkins’ house. Another incident occurred on an LDS
church camp. Other incidents happened on a motorcycle trip and on a camping trip.
Jenkins told the victim to victim’s older brother. Victim met Jenkins through Scouts.
(1995 Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Report.)
1993
Scout’s parent found out. It is unknown when or if the LDS church or the BSA ever
notified of the molestation. Law enforcement involved (per victim.)
1994 (and earlier)
Abused several brothers in a family, per statement. (1995 Twin Falls County Sheriff’s
Report.)
Fall 1994
Quit teaching job at Filer High School. (Spokesman-Review.)
10/27/1994
Wife filed for divorce. Decree of Divorce Issued 12/07/1994.
3/30/1995
Investigation by Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office.
1995
Charged in several counties for Lewd Conduct with a Child Under 16.
1996
Convicted in Twin Falls County and Franklin County in 1996.
Current, he has been incarcerated ever since his conviction.”
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Sources
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.