LDS positions: Ward mission leader, - LDS mission:
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Unknown number of victims,
Criminal case(s): Police investigation, Unknown result, 
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Michael David Otten took his computer to a repair shop and CSAM was found on computer. The police searched Michael Otten’s home and found more CSAM. He was charged with:
POSSESS OR CONTROL OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING MINOR IN SEXUAL CONDUCT
Sources
- Murrieta Man Accused of Downloading Child Porn Arraigned,
- Michael David Otten,
- Temecula Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography ,
- MURRIETA: Man arrested after child porn found on computer at repair shop ,
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