5 LDS sex abuse cases found
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- Dwight Cahoon (1957 – ) was a Mormon church member in Logan, Utah; charged with 10 counts aggravated sex abuse of a child and 10 counts forcible sex abuse; statue of limitations ran out on some charges, so the state amended charges to 10 counts of sex abuse of a child; sentenced in 2010 to one to 15 years in prison; as of May 2026, is a registered sex offender living in Logan, Utah
Crime: 1980s, 1990s, 
Crime state:
Utah,
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Criminal case(s): Convicted, Plea deal, Pleaded guilty, Prison, Registered sex offender, Released, - Alleged church actions: Unknown church action,
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Crime state:
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- Lisa Davis (1965 – ) was a Mormon church member in Othello, Washington and school teacher at Othello Elementary School; accused of sexually abusing a 10-year-old student; pleaded guilty to in 2012 to first degree child molestation; sentenced 12 months in prison; ordered to register as a sex offender; as of June 2026 is not a registered sex offender; online records indicate Davis lives in Kennewick, Washington
- Crime: 2010s,
- Crime state:
Washington,
Convicted:
2012, 
LDS positions: primary presidency, 
Criminal case(s): Convicted, Pleaded guilty, 
Alleged church actions: unknown, "I have spent my entire life helping others. It's a crushing feeling to know I have failed." She also stated to the court, "I take full responsibility for my actions. I am very sorry."
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- Dallas Erickson (1980 – ) was a Mormon church member in Terreton, Idaho; pleaded guilty to felony lewd conduct with a child under 16 years old June 2026; sentenced 7 years fixed and 20 years indeterminate in prison; Erickson will have to register as sex offender
- Alleged crime: 2020s,
- Alleged crime state:
Idaho,
Convicted:
2026, Alleged church actions: unknown, "Boyce also read an excerpt from a letter of support sent to the court on behalf of Erickson, which reportedly stated that the victim was also at fault for her own sexual abuse, something Boyce said he found concerning.“I won’t name who it was written by, but at the end, it essentially stated that it’s not just Mr. Erickson’s fault, it’s the victim’s fault, and says punishment should be divided,” Boyce stated. “The court needs to, for the benefit of not only the victim but to send a message to society, deterrence of you, Mr. Erickson.”"
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- Neil Kimball (1973 – ) was a Mormon church member and sheriff's detective in Agoura Hills, CA, Los Angeles; was accused and admitted to sexually abusing a 15-year-old in 2017, while he was investigating her sexual assault she experienced from another person previously; charged in 2018; convicted in 2019; sentenced 3 years; ordered to register as sex offender; as of June 2026 is not a registered sex offender
- Crime: 2010s,
- Crime state:
California,
Convicted:
2019, Criminal case(s): Convicted, guilty, Pleaded guilty, Alleged church actions: unknown, -
- Daphney Matthews (1970 – ) was a Mormon church member in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; accused of sexual abuse
- Crime: 2000s, 2010s,
- Crime state:
Victoria,
- Crime country:
Australia,
Crime country:
Convicted:
2012, LDS positions: Youth leader, Criminal case(s): Admitted guilt, Convicted, Plea deal, Pleaded guilty, Unknown result, Alleged church actions: unknown, Filters
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