LDS positions: Unknown position, - LDS mission:
unknown - Alleged:
2 victims, Multiple victims,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, - Alleged church actions: Excommunicated,
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Description : 13-1405 – Sexual conduct with a minor (attempted)
Statute : 13-1405
Description : 13-1410 – Molestation of child
Statute : 13-1410
Description : 13-1404 – Sexual abuse
Statute : 13-1404
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According to Floodlit’s sources Whitmore abused family members while growing up. Sexually abused family members children as an adult. Sources say he was jailed, excommunicated, released, reoffended and went back in jail.
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