Positions: Sunday school,
During crime: Sunday school, - Mission:
unknown
Alleged:
1 victim,
Alleged crime scenes:
Perpetrator's home,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, Registered sex offender,
Alleged church actions: No church discipline, - AKA Steve Townes
updated Sep 23, 2026 - request update | add info
Stephen Anthony Townes “Steve” was a Mormon church member in the Austin, Texas area, in or around Leander or Cedar Park, who taught Sunday school.
According to the person who reported the case, Steve remained in the home with the girl and three other children afterwards, and continued to hold church positions that brought him into contact with children, with church leaders aware.
According to court documents Townes sexually abused a child in 1991, charges were filed in 1992. In 1993 Townes was convicted of indecency with a child. He appeared on the Texas sex offender registry as a convicted offender until his death on August 30, 2024.
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Sources
- Stephen Anthony Townes Obituary,
- Grand Jury Indictments / Stephen Anthony Townes,
- F-92-27035 | THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. TOWNES STEPHEN ANTHONY ,
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1. Stephen Anthony Townes Obituary
Stephen Anthony Townes, 64, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Steve was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] on October 3, 1959. He went to school in Irving, Texas, Memphis, Tennessee, St Louis, Missouri, and Paris Texas. He attended the University of North Texas. He married [REDACTED] on October 11, 1986 in Dallas, TX. Steve worked as an Integrated Circuit designer for 36 years as an independent contractor for various companies in Dallas and Austin Texas and in San Diego, California, Boston Massachusetts, and Reading, Pennsylvania. He was deeply involved in service and leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Steve loved working on cars, he owned several classic cars throughout his life. He also loved to hike and travel, always wanting to pick up and move to whatever city he was visiting and especially he loved spending time with family. Steve is survived by his wife, [REDACTED]l, son, [REDACTED], daughters, J[REDACTED], [REDACTED], and [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED] and [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED]. Steve is preceded in death by his, [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday September 9 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 140 Tahitian Drive, Bastrop, TX 78602 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Glioblastoma Non-Profit for Patients and Families at kimshope.org.
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2. Grand Jury Indictments / Stephen Anthony Townes
Stephen Anthony Townes, 42, of Leander; failure to comply with sex offender registration; $15,000 bail
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3. F-92-27035 | THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. TOWNES STEPHEN ANTHONY
DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS COURTS PORTAL
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Case Information
F-92-27035 | THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. TOWNES STEPHEN ANTHONY
Case Number
F-92-27035Court
Criminal District Court No. 1Judicial Officer
CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT, 1File Date
01/11/1993Case Type
FELONY-1Case Status
CLOSED
PartyPLAINTIFF
STATE OF TEXASDEFENDANT
TOWNES, STEPHEN ANTHONYDOB
XX/XX/XXXXCharge
Charges
TOWNES, STEPHEN ANTHONY
Description Statute Level Date
1 IND CHILD CONVERSION DEFAULT CONVERSION DEGREE 08/13/1991
Bond SettingsSetting Date
1/15/1993
BondBond Type Bond Number Bond Amount Current Bond Status
CONVERSION BOND TYPE Z922703501 $1,500.00 CONVERSION BOND STATUS
Disposition Events01/29/1993 Plea
1
IND CHILDUNREPORTED OR UNKNOWN
04/07/2000 Plea
1
IND CHILDUNREPORTED OR UNKNOWN
01/29/1993 Disposition
Judicial Officer
CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT, 1
1
IND CHILDNAOG - NON-AJUDICATION OF GUILT (AGREED PLEA)
04/07/2000 Amended Disposition
Judicial Officer
CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT, 1Amend Reason
CONVERSION AMENDMENT REASON
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IND CHILDDISMISSAL - DISMISSAL - NO FINDING OF GUILT
01/29/1993 SENTENCED - PROBATION/COMMUNITY SUPERVISION (OCA)
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IND CHILDSENTENCED - PROBATION/COMMUNITY SUPERVISION (OCA)
Confinement
Confinement to Commence: 01/29/1993
10 Years, 0 Month, 0 Day, PRISON, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE - ID
Concurrent with Prior Sentence
Converted Disposition
fineamt:500.00 courtcostamt:84.50
Events and Hearings
01/11/1993 GRAND JURY TRUE BILL
Comment
GJ Court:FW01/29/1993 BILL OF COSTS
Financial
TOWNES, STEPHEN ANTHONY
Total Financial Assessment
$584.50
Total Payments and Credits
$500.00
1/29/1993 Transaction Assessment $584.50
7/15/1993 PAYMENT (CASE FEES) Receipt # F05530 ADULT PROBATION ($40.00)
3/11/1994 PAYMENT (CASE FEES) Receipt # F04581 ADULT PROBATION ($30.00)
4/7/1994 PAYMENT (CASE FEES) Receipt # F06448 ADULT PROBATION ($50.00)
8/3/1994 PAYMENT (CASE FEES) Receipt # F10922 ADULT PROBATION ($10.00)
8/3/1994 PAYMENT (CASE FEES) Receipt # F10923 ADULT PROBATION ($90.00)
9/7/1995 PAYMENT (CASE FEES) Receipt # F08320 ADULT PROBATION ($120.00)
2/19/1999 PAYMENT (CASE FEES) Receipt # F42982 ADULT PROBATION ($160.00)
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