- Leaders allegedly hid sex crimes
- LDS positions: Scout leader, Youth leader,
- Criminal case: Convicted, Fled or failed to appear, Pleaded guilty,
- Civil case: Unknown result,
Case report
David Bennett was an LDS church member and scout leader in Yongsan, Korea in 1990-91. He previously lived in the United States and Canada.
His local chartered organization for scouting was the Latter-day Saint Usagy Chaplain Office. Bennett was the scoutmaster for a Boy Scout troop that met regularly at the Yongsan US Army Base in Seoul, Korea.
In 1981-82, Bennett was registered as a scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America local council in Santa Cruz, California (Troop S0650). In 1983, he was listed as an assistant scoutmaster there.
In 1982, Bennett was arrested for child molestation, but the case was dropped.
In 1987 in California, Bennett was accused and convicted of misdemeanor sexual abuse of a minor (not related to Scouting). He entered into a plea bargain as part of that conviction.
Bennett was sentenced 120 days in jail, but that term was suspended – and the California Probation Department allowed him to leave for Korea – with the provisions that he get mandatory counseling, not be with small children without another adult present, and maintain contact with his probation officer.
He was also sentenced to three years of probation.
According to California law enforcement authorities, Bennett absconded in 1988 after serving about one year of his probation. Around 1988, he moved to Korea to do computer programming work.
While in Korea, Bennett broke the terms of his probation by ceasing his treatment and severing contact with his probation officer. He then molested a 12-year-old boy over a period of several months during 1991.
On August 20, 1991, two Boy Scout executives served a letter to Bennett at the Yongsan, Korea Police Station’s Foreign Affairs Office, terminating his BSA membership. That letter was signed by council Scout executive Roger Wall.
They also gave Bennett a letter requesting that he turn in all camp records and funds. He replied that he “needed a couple of days to get things together.”
Bennett’s response to the membership termination letter was, “When these charges prove false, then what?”
On September 10, 1991, Bennett failed to show for an appointment with the Korea National Police (KNP) for further questioning. The KNP were unable to locate Bennett.
Around or before that time, Bennett fled Korea and reportedly returned to the United States.
On September 12, 1991, Boy Scout executive Roger Wall met in Korea with LDS church representatives, victims’ parents, and military representatives. A Colonel Dunn was the local Mormon leader at the time.
At that meeting, the BSA and parents reported that between $1,500 and $2,000 appeared to be missing from BSA funds managed by Bennett.
Multiple victims’ families reported receiving phone calls where no response was given when the call was answered.
In late 1991, the Korea victim’s family filed a civil lawsuit against the BSA.
Bennett allegedly molested at least six boys, including at least one in the Washington, DC area.
He may have moved to Santa Clara, California after returning to the United States from Korea.
On February 1, 2024, one of Bennett’s victims spoke about his experiences on a Mormon Stories Podcast episode. He said that Bennett was called to be a ward young men’s president after being convicted for child sexual abuse. He said that Bennett would have several boys over at his house for sleepovers. He said he woke up one morning after a sleepover without any clothes on. He reported that the abuse continued at Bennett’s house and at campouts. He also described not remembering the abuse until he was in his 20s.
The abuse survivor also told Mormon Stories that Bennett sexually abused him while making other boys watch.
note: may have been born in 1949
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- AKA Dave Bennett
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Born: 1954
- LDS mission: unknown
- During alleged crime/failure: Scout leader,
- Lived in: California, Canada, Korea,
- During alleged crime, lived in: California, Korea,
- When accused, lived in: California, Korea,
- Victims: 8 victims, Multiple victims,
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Inside the 'perversion files': David William Bennett
Publisher: Los Angeles Times
Date: 1 Feb 2024
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REGISTRATION SERVICE
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Scout Executive
Far East Council, No. 803PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL SUBJECT: DAVID WILLIAM BENNETT
Dear Roger:
Thank you for the detailed information sent concerning the above Scooter.
This case has been reviewed with our attorney and is now on our permanent
Ineiigible Volunteer Fiie.Sincerely,
Paul Ernst, director
Registration and Statistical Serviceeko
cc: Richard E. Parker, western Region
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October 23, 1991
Mr. Roger L. Haii
Scout Executive
Far East Councii, No. 803
PERSOHAL AND COHFIDENTIAL SUBJECT: DAVID NILLIAH BENNETTDear Roger:
I am sorry for the confusion concerning the above named individual. It seems
that the information must have crossed somewhere in the maii, and as
indicated, when I received the information from you, I contacted Dean Grafton -I am sure that there is no concern on my part at this time, although - may
have some concern reiated to iegai action against us.Please do not send us any copies of anything eise, since we do have everything
we need. -Sincereiy,
Paui Ernst, Director
Registration and Statisticai Service
9" OCT 2 4 1991
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Mr. Roger L. Hall
Scout Executive
Far East Council, H0. 803PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL SUBJECT: DAVID HILLIAH BEMHETT
Dear Roger:
Thanks for much for the complete report concerning Hr. Bennett. we are
setting up a file, so he cannot again register with the Boy Scouts of America.we have checked with the council which serves San Cruz, California, and find
that Mr. Bennett was registered with them as a Scoutmaster in l98l and 1982 in
Troop S0650. He was listed as an Assistant Scoutmaster in l983. They have no
word on him, since that time.The Scout Executive, Dean Crafton, also checked with the District Attorney and
found that there was a misdemeanor conviction which he plea bargained. The
District Attorney also indicate that under no conditions should he be
registered at the present time.we also called Brian Allen who is the Scout Executive in Santa Clara. He
carefully reviewed all of his old employment records, but could not find an
individual by this name who was ever employed by the council. I also checked
with the Personnel Division in the national office and they also could find no
evidence of employment by the Boy Scouts of America.I have no indication in this office of whether Mr. Bennett.was registered in
1987 and l988. He only keep the last three years of registration records in
the national office on microfilm, and to find anyone without a specific
location is very difficult.CONFO27037
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which you receive. 00 not hesitate to contact me, if you have any further
questions.Sincerely,
Paul Ernst, Director
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RE: NEW CLAIM
TYLER JONESDear Mr. Wall:
This is to advise you that we received the enclosed letter dated
10/02/91 from Attorney Mans who has been hired to represent the
Eamily in a legal action against BSA.Also enclosed is a copy of the 10/09/91 letter which we have faxed
this date to the CIGNA office in Seoul, Korea. You should expect
a telephone call from a claim representative with CIGNA Insurance
Company in the near future. If you should have any questions
regarding who you should talk to, please give me or Mark_Dama a
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ESIS stands_for Employers Self insurance Service.Please check your membership rosters to see if either Tyler Jones
or David William Bennett were registered through your council.It has also come to our attention that David William Bennett, the
alleged perpetrator, has not been placed on the Inelligble
Volunteer File. Please provide the necessary information to Paul
Ernst, Director of Registration, as soon as possible with a_copy to
me.Sincerely, -
Debra C. Griffith, CPCU, ARM
assistant DirectorInsurance and Risk Management
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October 2, 1991Boy Scouts of America National Office
1325 Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75601Re: Mr. David William Bennett 0
Dear Sir or Madam:
I a who has been retained by the
family. I and his family are U.S. citizerWhile living in Korea,
oldest son, came in contact with a Mr. David Wi liam
residing in Seoul, Korea.
Bennett. We are aware that a company called Summit Memory
Systems had sent Mr. Bennett to Seoul to be seconded to Goldstar
Telecommunications. While in Korea on this assignment, Mr.Bennett became the scoutmaster for_ Boy Scout troop which
commonly met on the U.S. Military facilities in downtown Seoulthe Yongsan Army Base).
As your organization should be aware, Mr. Bennett was
convicted of sexual abuse of a minor in l987. As a result of
this conviction, he was sentenced to three years' probation.
While in Korea, Mr. Bennett broke the terms of his probation by
ceasing his treatment and severing contact with his probation
officer. More tragically, he sexually molested who
is only twelve years of age. This molestation a the
hands of his scoutmaster David Bennett occurred over a period of
several months at the outset of 1991. In that his behavior
constitutes a serious crime under Korean law, Mr. Bennett was
questioned by the Korean olice and he fully confessed to
sexually molesting At least two other families haveyoung boys who were also molested by David Bennett.
Obviously this matter has brought severe emotional and
financial damage to--and the entire family. I
have been instructed by my clients to seek full legal redress for
their injuries and I am in the process of preparing a civil
complaint on their behalf against inter alia the Boy Scouts.
Your organization's liability arises from its negligence in this
matter. We demand to know what steps the Boy Scouts takegenerally (and took in this case specifically) to ensure that the,
people who supervise and come in contact with scouts ,arei not
-going to engage in sexual abuse of the boys1800 State Street. Apt. 38 South Posodeno. CA 91030 (8185 403-0547
CONFO27042
Please refer this letter to the relevant person within your
organization as soon as possible and have them notify me of your
organization's position. I thank you for your prompt attention
to this extremely serious situation.Sincerely yours,
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David A. Mans
Attorney at LawCONFO27043
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PHONE 225-3797 YOKOTA AIR BASE JAPAN23 September 1991
National Office
Boy Scouts of America
Mr. Paul Ernst, Director
Registration and Statistical Service 5108
P.O. Box 152079Irving, TX
PERSONAL CONFIDENTIAL
Dear Paul,I've been on a fast track of late and am not
positive if I sent you a copy of the David Bennett
letter of denial of registration or not.This one is very sticky and sounds as though one
parent is talking about a possible suit.The CID does not share a great deal of information,
but the situation is briefly as follows: five boys
from four families have been involved violations
of Republic of Korea Criminal Code 305 (Indecent Acts
with a Minor).In spite of the fact that all involved in this case
are civilians, the Army is going "all out". The
attached "point papers" are the result of church
(LDS)/parent meetings with military officials of
Yongsan, 8th Army. Full counseling services are
available thru the Army. CID is doing "follow-up"
work with some families that have returned to the
states and were thought to have close ties with
Bennett.Things came out in the CID investigation:
- Bennett had been arrested in 1982 for child
molestation. Case dropped. pg.'- He was accused and convicted.in 1987 of child
molestation in Santa Cruz, CA in a case that was
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JAPAN
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
FAR EAST COUNCIL
JAPAN DISTRICTAPO SAN FRANCISCO
CA 96328
PHONE 225-879 7/8798
KOREA
80 SCOUTS OFAMERIO4
FAR EAST COUNCIL
KOREA DISTRICTEAST
APO SAN FRANCISCO
CA 96301-0074
PHONE 738-8228
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FAR EAST COUNCILOKINA WA DISTRICT BOX 482
FPO SEATTLEWA 987 73
PHONE 535-3350
PHILIPPINES
BOYSCOUTS OF AMERICA
FAR EAST COUNCIL
PHILIPPINES DISTRICT
APO SAN FRANCISCOCA 962 74
PHONE 394-4125
822-1201
Far East Council Boy Scouts of America, Yokota Air Base, 2000 Fussa-shi Tokyo 197
Phone: 0425-52-2511 Ext- 8797
JAPAN PHILIPPINES TAIWAN KOREA THAILAND
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CONFO27044
- He was sentenced to 120 days suspended with
the provisions that:1. mandatory counseling
2. not to be with small children without
another adult present3. maintain contact with his probation
officerBennett claims to have been a Para-Pro in Santa Clara - can you
please check this out and advise me?Also, was Bennett registered in 1937/88?
According to California Law Enforcement authorities, he "absconded"
in 1988 later showing up in Korea.I flew to Korea to attend a meeting of the church/parents/military.
held on 12 Sep 91. During the time I was there, I visited with:
Family Advocacy Program Manager, Agents Butman and Downing, of CID,
and the President of the Church, Col Dunn. This was done prior to
the meeting to be "up to speed" as much as possible. Three of the
four families involved were present at the meeting. As you can see
from the "point paper" from that evening, their concerns were with
the screening process used by the BSA. They had a particular desire
to know if the National Crime Information Center was used.SDE in Korea,
Jerry Sakamoto, is keeping me up to date as things
develop. Bennett has disappeared, but Jerry talked to the Korean
National Police (KNP) on Friday, 20 Sep 91, and they think he is
still in Korea. The word on the street is that he has left the
country.I have been promised as much information as CID can give me, when
the case is completed.Please advise me, as you can, on any of the information requested.
ROGER L. WALL
Scout Executivecc: Richard Parker
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happened. as far as the military is concerned. cA963a,_oo,4In addition to the above: PHONE 738-3228
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Mr. Bennett
After oareful review, we have decided that
your registration with the Bov Scouts of
America should be denied. We are therefore
compelied to request that vou sever anv
relations that you mav have with the Eov
Scouts of America. A refund of vour -
registration fee is enclosed.You should understand that BSA membershi:
registration is a ;rivilege and is not
automaticaily granted to evervone who anolies.
We reserve the right to refuse reoistration
whenever ZHETE is ncern that an individuai
may not meet the high standards of membersnio
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If you wish to have this decision reviewed bv
a 35% regional committee, please write to the
regional director within 60 days of the date
or this letter, explaining your version of theregistration as a BSA member should be
granted. The procedures for a review of this
decision are attached.9' erelg,
7f'ciZ2zLL. Wall
Scoutaxecutive
FAR EAST COUNCIL
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APO SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA 96323
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PHONE 225-4979718798KOREA
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FAR EAST COUNCIL
KOREA DISTRICTEAST
APO SAN FRANCISCO
CA 96301-0074
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
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BOY SCOUTS
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PHONE 394-4125
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Phone: 0425-S2-2511 Ext. 8797
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Attachment to Letter
owing information is provided should you desire
'y the Western Region. BSA, of the decision to deny
istration.1. Within 60 day, you must request in writing a review of
this decision. Your request should be sent to: Western
Region, BSA, P.O. Box 3464, Sunnyvale, CA 94688-3464. In
your request you must include your version of what occurred
in support of your claim that registration should not have
been denied.2. Upon the receipt of your written request, a committee
will be appointed to review the situation.3. If the regional review committee determines that a review
hearing is necessary the committee will advise you whether or
not you may attend. In some instances, no useful purpose
should he served by having the applicant present. The
hearing is not adversarial in nature and neither the
committee for you, if you attend, will be represented by
legal counsel. If you wish, in the event you attend, you may
be accompanied by no more than two other individuais if their
testimony might assist the committee in discovering the truth
and arriving at a correct decision.4. he committee will review the facts as presented, and may
interview any persons whose testimony might assist them in
arriving at a correct decision.5. You will receive a letter setting forth the decision of
the committee.6. If you are dissatisfied with the decision of a regional
review. you may request a further review by the national
Council. The decision of the National Council will be final.CONFO27049
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: REGISTRATION REVOCAIION NOTICE TO DAVID W. BENNETT
DATE: TUESDAY, 20 AUGUST 1991
L. at approximately 1535 hours, Robert E. Harding (Korea District Vice--Chairman
and Far East Council Executive Board member) and Jerry J. Sakamoto (Senior
District Executive) served a letter terminating David W. Bennett'smembership with the Boy Scouts of America to David W. Bennett.
2. The location was the Yongsan, Korea Police Station, Foreign Affairs
office.3. Also given to David W. Bennett was a letter from Jerry J. Sakamoto
requesting the turn-in of all camp records and monies. Mr. Bennett'sresponse to this letter was that he needed a couple of days to get things
together.4. Mr. Bennett's response to the membership termination letter signed by
Council Scout Executive Roger Wall was "When these charges prove false,then what?"
Mr. Harding replied that this matter needed to go through the system.
END OF
The above statement is true to the best of my knowledge.
324113: J. SAKAMOTO
SENIOR DISTRICT EXECUTIVE
KOREA DISTRICT
FAR EAST COUNCILCONFO2705O
NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
PRIVACY ACT APPLIES13 Sep 1991
POINT PAPER
Child Sexual AbusePURPOSE: Updated information resulting from 12 September parent
meeting.FACTS:
- CIDC reported the following information:KNP reviewed translated criminal record for the 1987 case
of child molestation in which Mr. Bennett was found guiltY.and
given 3 years probation.-- Mr. Bennett served 1 year of his 3 year probation in
California. In L988 California Probation Dept allowed Mr.
Bennett to leave for Korea on three conditions:1. Continue counseling
2. No further contact with children without another adult
present.3. Continue contact with California Probation Dept
Mr. Bennett failed to comply with all three terms of probation.-- CIDC is checking with California Probation Dept to
determine status of probation and interest in the case.-- Mr. Bennett did not keep a 10 Sep appointment with KNP for
further questioning. To date, KNP cannot locate Mr. Bennett.The U.S. Embassy has been informed of Mr. Bennett's
disappearance in case he should try to procure a new passport.- A parent added that Mr. Bennett once lived in Canada and may
have a second (Canadian) passport.- BSA Executive Council Representative from Japan attended the
meeting. He presented information regarding BSA volunteer
screening procedures. Most of the parental questions were
directed toward BSA screening procedures.- BSA and parents reported that between $1,500 and $2,000
appears to be missing from BSA funds managed by Mr. Bennett.-- PAC reported that generally. the Korean press uses restraint
when reporting stories involving children under 19 years, but
that gxceptions occur.- A parent reported a conversation with KHP that leads him to
believe may use the press to look for Mr. Bennett.- Three families are continuing to receive anonymous phone
calls.-- Appreciation was expressed for EUSA's efforts in this case.
CONCLUSIONS:
- The next meeting for parents will be held only after a major
development or change occurs in the investigation.APPROVED BY:
THOMAS A. HOOPER
COL, OD
CommandingCONFO27052
NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
POINT PAPER
Child Sexual AbusePURPOSE: Updated information re: KNP investigation of
allegations of child sexual abuse by BSA Scout Master.ACTS:
- CIDC received a hard copy of Mr. Bennett's criminal record
from the state of California.- Records indicated two prior arrests for child molestation.
One in 1982, in which charges were dropped; and one in 1987, in
which Mr. Bennett was found guilty.- A translation of portions of the criminal record into Hangul
is in progress, and will be made available to KNP by 4 September;
authorities appear to be near charging and indictment.- On 29 August, nd his son appeared at the office
for a scheduled interview with Mr. Bennett and their respective
attorneys.Mr. Bennett reportedly responded in part to the merits of
the allegations by the - boy.-- Mr. Bennett's attorney approached the _attorne;r
regarding an out of court settlement.- An article reporting allegations against a BSA Scout Master
appeared in the 1 Sep 91 edition of the Stars Stripes (Encl)..- 23 children have been interviewed, 8 leads for interviews of
families in CONUS, and 2 children located in Taejon, pending
interviews.CONCLUSION:
- The state of California may still have jurisdiction due to the
terms of the 1987 sentence. CIDC is contacting the
Parole/Probation Department of California to make that --
determination.APPROVED BY:
THOMAS A. HOOPER
COL, OD
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POINT PAPER
Child Sexual AbusePURPOSE: 'To answer list of questions/concerns expressed by Boy
Scout parents.- CID's report will be sent to the National Crime Information
Center (NCIC) in Washington D.C.- Although Mr. Bennett's last offense in Califiornia occurred
while he was affiliated with the Boy Scouts, the child involved
was not a boy scout.- The Korean press does print names of juvenile victims.
Children will have to testify again in court after qivi
statement to the KNP unless there is a guilty plea. There is noage limit that would affect children in this case.
APPROVED BY:
THOMAS A. HOOPER
COL, OD
CommandingCONFO27055
23 August 1991
POINT PAPER
Child Sexual AbusePURPOSE: To provide a list of questions/concerns expressed by
oy Scout parents.FACTS: (From the 22 Aug 91 parent meeting)
- Does CID's final report get sent to the National Information
Center? (Action: CID)- Was Mr. Bennett's last known offense, in California, committed
during his Boy Scouting affiliation? (Action: CID)-- What is the policy of the Korean press in regard to publishing
victim's names; especially minors? (Action: PAC)- Do children have to testify again in court after giving
statements to the is there an age limit? (Action: JAG)
CONCLUSIONS:- Answers to above questions will be disseminated to parents as
soon as possible.- Additional information sessions will be held by request, for
families by the Installation Commander. -THOMAS A.
COL, OD
Commanding
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: REGISTRATION REVOCATION NOTICE TO DAVID W. BENNETT
DATE: TUESDAY, 20 AUGUST 199i
I. At approximately 1535 hours, Robert E. Harding (Korea District Vice--Chairman
and Far East Council Executive Board member) and Jerry J. Sakamoto (SeniorDistrict Executive) served a letter terminating David W. Bennett's
membership with the Boy Scouts of America to David W. Bennett.2. The location was the Yongsan, Korea Police Station, Foreign Affairs
office.3. Also given to David W. Bennett was a letter from Jerry J. Sakamoto
requesting the turn--in of all camp records and monies. Mr. Bennett's
response to this letter was that he needed a couple of days to get things
together.4. Mr. Bennett's response to the membership termination letter signed by
Council Scout Executive Roger Wall was "When these charges prove false,
then what?"Mr. Harding replied that this matter needed to go through the system-
END OF
The above statement is true to the best of my knowledge.
J. SAKAMOTO
SENIOR DISTRICT EXECUTIVE
KOREA DISTRICT
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