
About Les Johnson
- Latest update: released from prison in the 1980s; lives in Utah as of 2023
- born 1944
- alias(es): Les E Johnson, possibly Bananas the Clown
- LDS positions: unknown | Add info
LDS mission: unknown | Add info
LDS temple marriage: unknown | Add info
Criminal case result:
Les Johnson Mormon Sex Crime Case Summary
Johnson was sentenced to prison in Utah for child sexual abuse on April 9, 1985.
On October 17, 1984, he was granted parole and released from prison after serving seven months of a zero to five year sentence.
A source told FLOODLIT, “Les Ernest Johnson destroyed my family.”
Johnson allegedly raped and molested hundreds of children.
Our source reported that Johnson hunted and locked children in a room in an LDS building at Temple Square, describing it as “the museum with the Jesus statue.” That building has since been remodeled and the room removed or redesigned.
Johnson was never required to register as a sex offender. As of 2023, he lives in Bountiful, Utah.
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Online sources
- the accused had a parole hearing scheduled for October 17, 1984
- in 1984 in Utah, the accused was granted parole after serving 7 months of a 0-5 year prison sentence
Online sources excerpts
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the accused had a parole hearing scheduled for October 17, 1984
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Publisher: Salt Lake Tribune
Date published/accessed: 13 Oct 1984
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back to online sources listin 1984 in Utah, the accused was granted parole after serving 7 months of a 0-5 year prison sentence
Source type:
Publisher: Salt Lake Tribune
Date published/accessed: 21 Oct 1984
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