Convicted:
2008, 
LDS positions: Unknown position, - LDS mission:
unknown
- Alleged:
1 victim,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, Registered sex offender, 
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Convicted:
LDS positions: 
Alleged:
Criminal case(s): 
Roland Shea Byrd was a Mormon in Caldwell, Idaho. Convicted of sexual abuse of a child under 16 years of age.
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OFFENSES
Description : 18-1506 – Sexual abuse of a child under 16 yoa
Date Convicted : 10/14/2008
Conviction State : Idaho
Statute : 18-1506
Offense Count : 1
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