Christopher Nuttall (1981 – ) was an LDS church member in Mesa, Arizona; arrested in an FBI sting operation; convicted in 2019 of LURE MINOR FOR SEX EXPLOIT and ATTEMPT TO COMMIT - SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINOR.
Christopher Ryan Nuttall was a mormon in Mesa, Arizona.  Was arrested by the FBI in a sting operation for attempting to meet a 14 year old girl for sex.  He was found guilty of LURE MINOR FOR SEX EXPLOIT and ATTEMPT TO COMMIT – SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINOR.  Currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.  A Floodlit source says he is an active LDS member who has a current temple recommend.
—
Party Name
Christopher Ryan Nuttall
Crime Date
1/29/2019
Date
11/22/2019
Description
LURE MINOR FOR SEX EXPLOIT
ARSCode
13-3554 (F4)
Disposition Code
Pled to Reduced Charge
Disposition
Pled Guilty To Reduced Charge
Party Name
Christopher Ryan Nuttall
Crime Date
1/31/2019
Date
11/22/2019
Description
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT – SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINOR
ARSCode
13-1405 (F3)
Disposition Code
Dismissed – Plea Other
Disposition
Dismissed Due To Plea On Other Count

Have any info on this or other Mormon sex abuse cases? Contact us.

As an independent newsroom, FLOODLIT relies on your generous support to make thousands of reports of sexual abuse in the Mormon church available. If you find our work helpful, please consider donating! Thank you so much for helping us shine a light.

Search the FLOODLIT Database

Share this page https://floodlit.org/a/a369/

Mar. 11, 2026: Floodlit needs your help to keep our database live as we prepare to release a report you won't want to miss. Please donate and tell a friend! Thank you so much for your support!

Sources

  1. 17 arrested in Arizona investigation targeting child sex crimes, human trafficking, AZ Central , February 20, 2019.
  2. Six Additional Arizonans Indicted in Undercover Child Sexual Exploitation Crackdown, Arizona Attorney General, May 22, 2019.

  • 1. 17 arrested in Arizona investigation targeting child sex crimes, human trafficking

    • 20190220
    • News article
    • AZ Central

  • 2. Six Additional Arizonans Indicted in Undercover Child Sexual Exploitation Crackdown

    • 20190522
    • News article
    • Arizona Attorney General

Documents

Have docs or info? Add information

Criminal case documents

Floodlit does not have a copy of a related probable cause affidavit. Please check back soon or contact us to request that we look for one.

Civil case documents

Floodlit does not have a copy of a related civil complaint. Please check back soon or contact us to request that we look for one.

Other documents

Floodlit does not have a copy of any other related documents. Please check back soon or contact us to request that we look for some.

Timeline

  • 1981
    Born

Add information

If someone you know was harmed by the person listed on this page, or if you would like us to add or correct any information, please fill out the form below. We will keep you anonymous. You can also contact us directly.

Other Mormon sex abuse cases

    • David Moss (1967 – ) was an LDS bishop (2015-19) and police officer in Lehi, Utah; arrested in 2019 for soliciting an undercover cop for sex; pleaded guilty in 2019 to a 3rd degree felony charge of exploiting a prostitute and a misdemeanor charge of patronizing a prostitute; sentenced to prison, but both terms were suspended
    • View report »
    • DeRon Olsen (1944 – ) was a former Mormon bishop and stake presidency counselor in Spokane, Washington; in 2024, pleaded guilty to one felony count of child molestation and one felony count of child rape; sentenced to prison
    • View report »
    • Timothy McCleve (1956 – ) was a former Mormon bishop in Harrisville, Utah when he was charged with sexually abusing three children; some of the abuse took place while he was bishop; sentenced in 2008 to up to 30 years in prison for child sexual abuse; in 2024, charged in Utah with threatening a witness in a parole violation investigation
    • View report »