Rowan Ellsworth (1948 – ) was an LDS church member and schoolteacher in Arizona; allegedly molested a 14-year-old girl at an LDS girls camp in mid-1990; the abuse was reported to a bishop Burgess, who allegedly failed to report to police, but instead encouraged the victim to forgive; sentenced to prison in 1999 for two counts of child sexual abuse; released in 2007; is a registered sex offender living in Mesa, Arizona..

Rowan Ellsworth was a Mormon church member in Arizona.

Ellsworth molested a 14-year-old girl at an LDS girls camp in mid-1990.

A person familiar with Ellsworth’s case told FLOODLIT that the abuse was reported to a bishop in Winslow, Arizona, with the last name Burgess. Burgess did not notify law enforcement, but instead encouraged the victim to forgive Ellsworth, according to our source, who requested to remain anonymous.

In 1999, Ellsworth was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually molesting two children.

He was released in 2007.

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Sources

  1. Young Couples Planning to be Married in November / Arizona Temple Marriage, Arizona Republic, October 5, 1969.
  2. Rowan Joseph Ellsworth, Arizona Corrections criminal record information, January 17, 2023.
  3. nephew of the accused - Anthon Taylor Ellsworth, FLOODLIT, April 1, 2024.
  4. Rowan Joseph Ellsworth, Arizona Department of Public Safety, June 30, 2026.

  • 1. Young Couples Planning to be Married in November / Arizona Temple Marriage

    • 19691005
    • News article
    • Arizona Republic

  • 2. Rowan Joseph Ellsworth

    • 20230117
    • News article
    • Arizona Corrections criminal record information

    Inmate 141511

    Last Name First Name Middle Initial
    ELLSWORTH ROWAN .
    Gender Height (inches) Weight Hair Color
    Male 5 f 0 250 Brown
    Eye Color Ethnic Origin Custody Class Admission
    Blue Caucasian Medium/Lowest 01/14/99
    Projected Eligible Release Date
    Prison Release Date Release Type
    01/11/2009 Community Supervision End Date
    Most Recent Location As of Date
    Complex Unit Last Movement Status
    01/11/2009 Inactive
    Inmate Mailing Address
    Mailing address is not available.
    Earned Credit Release Date is provided for guidance. Confirmation can be sought by contacting ADCRR.
    It is important to note that all Release Dates are projected and are subject to change; confirm with ADCRR Time Computation Unit or the Offender Information Unit where the inmate is housed for potential changes
    If you are a victim of crime, please call or email the Office of Victim Services for assistance with your victim rights or concerns: 602-542-1853 azvictims@azadc.gov
    Details of inmate offenses can be accessed by reviewing the case file at the Office of the Clerk of the Court where the case was adjudicated.
    Commitment and Sentence Information 2 records
    Commit# Sentence Length Sentence County Court Cause# Offense Date Sentence Date Sentence Status Crime
    A01 010 Y/00 M/00D Apache County 000098189 06/01/1994 01/11/1999 Imposed ATTEMPTED MOLESTATION OF CHILD
    A02 010 Y/00 M/00D Apache County 000098189 07/01/1994 01/11/1999 Imposed ATTEMPTED MOLESTATION OF CHILD
    Disciplinary Infractions 0 record
    Disciplinary Appeals 0 record [Info]
    Profile Classification 19 records [Info]
    Complete Date Classification Type Custody Risk Internal Risk
    Active Classification Reclassification Medium Lowest
    01/12/2006 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    07/21/2005 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    01/21/2005 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    07/20/2004 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    01/29/2004 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    07/31/2003 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    01/31/2003 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    08/06/2002 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    02/15/2002 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    08/21/2001 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    02/27/2001 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    02/27/2001 Reclassification Medium Lowest
    08/17/2000 Reclassification Close Lowest
    02/14/2000 Reclassification Close Lowest
    08/31/1999 Reclassification Close Lowest
    08/31/1999 Reclassification Close Lowest
    04/12/1999 Reclassification Close Low
    01/29/1999 Initial Classification Close Low
    Parole Action 0 record
    Work Program 1 records
    Assigned Date Completed Date Work Assignment
    05/17/2000 05/17/2000 SUB ABUSE EDUCATION

  • 3. nephew of the accused - Anthon Taylor Ellsworth

    • 20240401
    • News article
    • FLOODLIT

  • 4. Rowan Joseph Ellsworth

    • 20260630
    • News article
    • Arizona Department of Public Safety

    Name: Rowan Ellsworth
    Aliases:

    ROWAN JOSEPH EELSWORTH
    Joseph Rowan Ellsworth
    Rowan J Ellsworth
    Rowan Joseph Ellsworth
    ROWAN JOESPH
    ROWAN ELLSWORTH JOESPH
    Rowan Joseph
    ELLSWORTH ROWAN
    J ELLSWORTH ROWAN
    JOSEPH ROWAN
    JOSEPH ELLSWORTH ROWAN
    Level: Level 1
    Status: Active

    Physical Description
    • Age: 78 • Height: 5'11''
    • Sex: M • Weight: 195lbs
    • Race: White • Eyes: Blue
    • Hair: Brown
    • Scars/Tattoos: Scar on abdomen ()

    Address
    5502 E Dallas ST Mesa, AZ 85205
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    Other Known Addresses
    Offenses
    • Description: 13-1410 - Molestation of child (attempted)
    • Conviction State: Arizona

    Name: Rowan Ellsworth
    Aliases:

    ROWAN JOSEPH EELSWORTH
    Joseph Rowan Ellsworth
    Rowan J Ellsworth
    Rowan Joseph Ellsworth
    ROWAN JOESPH
    ROWAN ELLSWORTH JOESPH
    Rowan Joseph
    ELLSWORTH ROWAN
    J ELLSWORTH ROWAN
    JOSEPH ROWAN
    JOSEPH ELLSWORTH ROWAN
    Level: Level 1
    Status: Active

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