Pastor accused of lewd act

scrisn (anonymous) says...

Well 2 weeks in a row with 2 men of god charged with lewd acts, kiddie p o r n, and being just down right evil.

Public castration is looking better and better with each and every passing day.

July 28, 2009 at 12:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

sardis12 (anonymous) says...

Between April 1 and September 1, 2008? The parents learned about it weeks later, and the guy gets arrested in late July, 2009? He could have been flashing his junk in playgrounds all over the tri-county area for almost a year. It does not take law enforcement and medical experts this long to do their due diligence. How many other victims could there be out there because investigators decided to take their time before arresting this guy?

It's a weak case, if it were any good, Mr. Kosier would have been charged months ago. A first-year law student could rip it apart. He'll get a good plea deal...

July 28, 2009 at 1:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mmoe63 (anonymous) says...

This is so sad! The first guy setup a church in trailer in his backyard now this guy. I believe these kind of people learn this act when young children. Someone molested them are they witness someone molesting children. For which ever reason the cycle needs to stop at this generation.

July 28, 2009 at 4:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

spengler (anonymous) says...

That outfit in Arizona which purports to make you a legal "minister" for 50 bucks must still be in business.

July 28, 2009 at 5:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

franksandbeans (anonymous) says...

please don't call this perv a "man of G-D" Anybody can call themselves a "minister" and there's always been "correspondence" courses that these idiots can take to make themselves a "minister". A church in an old trailer? Who in their right mind goes to such a place? Of course one can worship G-d anywhere but in this world and times, get serious! In a trailer---good grief, paddle faster, I hear banjo music!!!!! Send these pervs to jail so they can get what they deserve from BUBBA!!!!!

July 28, 2009 at 7:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

franksandbeans (anonymous) says...

Dear AmericanZero,
okay, let's go with your philosophy on this, bottom line, don't judge...fine, then let's let all the accused criminals walk the streets and have a ball.....It's a CHILD you moron! You cannot compare this behavior to ADULTERY!!!!

July 28, 2009 at 7:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ln1959 (anonymous) says...

Posted by franksandbeans on July 28, 2009 at 7:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It's a CHILD you moron! You cannot compare this behavior to ADULTERY!!!!
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Thanks for the laugh. I just spit out my coffee all over my lap top.

July 28, 2009 at 7:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Aristotle_384 (anonymous) says...

If he is proven guilty, and this is a repeat - life in prison. BUT, its just alleged at this time. Anyone can be accussed of this sick behavior, and left to prove their innocent versus the state proving them guilty.

"The girl's parents on Monday night said they had found no evidence to suggest that anything other than the alleged exposure took place. Kosier's wife said his attorney is working to have the charge changed to indecent exposure.

Lil Kosier said her husband is innocent.

"He has never been alone with this child," she said. "It's just someone trying to ruin him."

July 28, 2009 at 7:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kjbrack (anonymous) says...

I found these two parts of the article most disturbing:

"Lil Kosier said her husband is innocent." And "His wife of 21 years was waiting for him outside."

She needs to realize the fact that her husband is a sex offender of children.

July 28, 2009 at 8:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

badplf (anonymous) says...

Maybe the guy dragging the cross around town should have talked to this guy about Jesus - afterall, it's the lack of religion today that has led to the decay of American society. Wait a minute, this guy was a preacher - I'm confused.

July 28, 2009 at 8:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

leep (anonymous) says...

I get what American Zero is saying and those of you who chose to comment MISSED IT.
The message is:
You want to hang him high- let the law do that.We have laws to persecute criminals proven guilty.
You want to scream from the rooftops he's a bad guy- OK WE GET THAT.
Point being, you all have things that are condemming you and thats ok?
Transform yourself first and then go and say what is wrong. Take A GOOD LOOK AT YOURSELF and tell me if you are really the one to pass the judgement card on this one.
Let the law do the LAW's job.
"HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN- CAST THE FIRST STONE."
dont you get it????

July 28, 2009 at 8:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

yird (anonymous) says...

Not being a person expecting a particular God to render justice in situations like this, ("vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord") were that my child (or pet) that had been abused, vengeance would be mine, one way or another.

Our legal system has been neutered by a plethora of professional apologists for evil behavior, resulting in crap heads like Kosier being left loose to prey on young children.

I don't give a rats ass if he was abused as a child, suffers from low self esteem, or is retarded, (mentally challenged in politically correct form)he should have been eliminated permanently in 1984.

Once it is proven beyond any doubt that someone is a child molester execute them and save a child in the future.

Screw all the touchy feel good theories alluding to rehabilitation, understanding the plight of these tortured individuals and blah, blah, blah, until they eventually rape,
sodomize and kill some ten year old, then it's a long drawn out show trial with all the players grandstanding for attention.

Jessica Lunsford would be alive today if John Couey had been executed the first time he was convicted of molesting a child. Instead he was left to continue on until he raped Jessica, wrapped her in a plastic bag and buried her alive.

Is the risk of letting that happen again worth having compassion for animals like Kosier?
I think not!
Jsesica's father is a much more controlled person than I because if that was my child I would go to any lengths to kill Couey or have him killed.

July 28, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mej5614 (anonymous) says...

Sadly, his wife doesn't see what he really is.

July 28, 2009 at 8:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...

EXCELLENT post yird ! Very very well said.

July 28, 2009 at 8:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

MsPiggy (anonymous) says...

Sadly, it's stories like this one that turn people off to Christianity more and more everyday. Frankly, I don't blame them at all.

This man's wife is so deceived and blind. Reminds me of the Craigslist killer's fiancee. Except I felt bad for her; I don't feel bad for this woman. If my math is correct, this woman married Kosier right after he was eligible for probation after being convicted of commiting a crime against a child.
Isn't THIRD DEGREE sexual conduct you know....actually having sex with the child? If so, this son of B should still be locked away.

Kosier's wife needs to wake up, as painful as it may be, and realize her husband's a friggin criminal. I can't even imagine being married to a sex offender!! Even if he is innocent with this particular instance, he's got a laundy list of prior convictions.

A 5 year old girl isn't going to lie about something like that. Plain and simple.

July 28, 2009 at 8:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lois_Lane (anonymous) says...

What a loser. Send his sorry butt to jail. Let him get his due.

July 28, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EleanorSargentTucker (anonymous) says...

Ms Piggy -

I agree with you about a 5 year old girl not lying about something like that, but there have been instances when parents instruct their child to lie.

I'm not saying that's what happened here. I think this guy is scum. Of course, I don't KNOW that he's guilty, so heaven help me for judging. All I'm saying is that the child is innocent, but Mr. Kosier might not necessarily be the only guilty party.

July 28, 2009 at 9:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

sctown (anonymous) says...

The church I used to attend did not check his background either. Not a single person in town knew of his previous arrests or convictions. When a young girl told her parents he exposed himself, he was arrested. His past criminal history was then brought out in the open. His wife said he was innocent. He pleaded no contest and was set free. What are the chances of him being charged with the very thing he'd been convicted of before? He spent time in prison for doing far more than exposing himself to a child. This issue nearly ripped our church in half. Many stopped coming or moved to another church. I was taught that Satan comes in many forms.

July 28, 2009 at 9:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

MsPiggy (anonymous) says...

E.S Tucker, you're right. They could have instructed the child to lie, but with this man's prior convictions, I don't think he'd stand a chance at a jury trial.

July 28, 2009 at 9:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

DevilsAdvocate077 (anonymous) says...

Maybe Gov. Sanford could counsel this weirdo on adhering to religious values. One hypocrite to another.

July 28, 2009 at 9:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

blacman (anonymous) says...

devilsad
Though I detest sanford, comparing him to a child molester devalues the thrust of democrats efforts to take back our state. Maybe you should try thinking b-4 posting and making all pubbies look superior.

July 28, 2009 at 10:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

armymom (anonymous) says...

sctown>>I was taught that Satan comes in many forms.

True that.

II Corinthians 11:13-15 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

July 28, 2009 at 10:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

justlaughin (anonymous) says...

This is not a situation where a guy creates a church. This is where a church needs a preacher and hires one. The Harleyville Christian Church has been around for over 50 years. They are made up of country folk. It sounds like they need to wake up and do a little background checking before they hire just anyone to do the job. Even letting their fingers do a little walking over the internet sexual offenders site would have helped them avoid this publicity. In a way I feel sorry for them to be caught up in this mess and have their name in the paper when they weren't involved. On the other hand, they really should have done their homework...

July 28, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

sctown (anonymous) says...

Harleyville Christian Church needs to stay strong and not let him try to destroy it. A true man of God does what's right for the congregation and tries to keep the limelight off himself. Like I said before, this issue caused a lot of discord in our church. He kept calling members and trying to get them to go against others who believed the charges. He also got in front of the news camera several times talking about how the people of the church had wronged him. All he seemed to do was drag it out and cause more trouble. Many people also forgot about the child and some even blamed her and accused her of lying. His wife seems to be starting the same defense again. She says people are trying to ruin him...what about the child. I guess neither he or his wife realize how betrayed and confused all the children of the church become. My son looked up to L.J. as a pastor and it was hard trying to explain to him what happened.

July 28, 2009 at 10:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SvilleMom (anonymous) says...

Having worked with victims of sexual abuse I can tell you that it is a hard thing to prove, especially when it is a child. Fondling, molestation, and exposure show no physical marks. They will have a much better case by making sure they have all the evidence they can. It seems like a long time, but at least they got him. Many children go back to live with or are again exposed to their abuser because there is no physical evidence. Some children can be convinced to lie, but through therapy (which also takes time with children) you can discover the truth-which is why they did not press charges right away. And child will be better able to testify/express what happened at 6 and with the support of therapist.

As for him, I hope he makes a new friend in prison, I heard Bubba needs a new girlfriend.

July 28, 2009 at 10:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCPDBLUE (anonymous) says...

TAKE HIM OUT AND HAVE HIM SHOT.THERE IS NO CURE EXCEPT A BULLET FOR THIS TYPE OF SCUMBAG.

July 28, 2009 at 10:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mattcofc (anonymous) says...

The first tip off to something is wrong is he looks like the Colonel from KFC. Maybe if one is a sex offender that should preclude you from becoming a preacher. I wish we had a book with rules on this stuff. Oh wait we do. Crack that big ole book open to the 10 commandments and grab a sharpie marker. Just scribble in, "Mess with the kid, get the heck out." You may place the thou shalt at your leisure.

July 28, 2009 at 10:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Numba10 (anonymous) says...

I wonder if these parents have a religous ax to grind with this man and this is a way to get rid of him???

I have a five year old and I would be peeved as "H" if this happened.

I realize, tho many claim to be Christian, in thier activities outside church they rarely are.

The saddest part is that a five year old is caught in the middle whether it happened or it didn't and she will be dealing with this either way the truth is for the rest of her life. SAD..

If he is a 3 time offender isnt the minimum punishment 35 yrs under the habitual criminal laws.

July 28, 2009 at 11:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

armymom (anonymous) says...

This doesn't cause me to lose my faith harold, it just reminds me that time is indeed short. The crazier things get, the more reason to look up!

July 28, 2009 at 11:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EleanorSargentTucker (anonymous) says...

Sville Mom - thanks for giving us some of your insight since you have worked in the field. And as Numba said: "The saddest part is that a five year old is caught in the middle whether it happened or it didn't and she will be dealing with this either way the truth is for the rest of her life. SAD.."

I hope that this issue is resolved quickly and easily for this child and that she doesn't have to endure too much more pain/stress in order to put it behind her.

July 28, 2009 at 11:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Dharma (anonymous) says...

This man was arrested on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor in August 1984. He served 5 years and got out on, what? Good behavior?!
Why wasn't the community where he was living be made aware their was a convicted child molester in their area? Isn't that the law?
I understand why the case wasn't brought up earlier. There is a stigma in this country against any person who, whether willing or not, has been a victim of a sexual crime.
Rape, incest, molestation, all are met with attitudes of they deserved it or they are lying. I can easily see the parents here possibly being ashamed of what happened and afraid of what the community would think of them or their little girl.
These outdated moralities should have died out with the Victorian Age but they have not. Why is it the family's honor that is important and not the individuals?
Maybe if we were a more loving and forgiving people towards victims they parents would have come out with it long ago.

Please keep your bibles to yourselves.
Not everyone reading this paper are sheep.

July 28, 2009 at 11:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

YouKnowMe (anonymous) says...

Wow - so SATAN is real and walks around whispering in people's ears? Burning bushes that talk, invisible guy in the sky that wants your money, talking snakes........

I want some of what you guys are taking!!!!!!!

God and the Debil have nothing to do with this sick perv.......he will never change, he can't, he cannot control himself.

Notice the in and out of jail! When we care more about our children than we do about our possessions and change the system to reflect justice , than we might see less of these types of guys roaming the streets or churches.

July 28, 2009 at 11:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

majorjohnson (anonymous) says...

His record sure makes him look guilty, but considering his past a disgruntled parent could sure set him up easy. I don't understand how they could only narrow the occurrence down to sometime within a 6 month period or why it would take such an incredibly long time to investigate.

As far as the devil taking many forms, there's a school of thought that Jesus was actually the devil distracting people from God. After all, God laid down very strong laws in the Old Testiment and Jesus changed practically every one of them. Some folks don't believe that a perfect God would have created laws and then one day just changed his mind and sent a human to rewrite them all, so Christians could actually be devil worshipers.

July 28, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

YouKnowMe (anonymous) says...

wow major - hold on to your hat, here they a come!

July 28, 2009 at 12:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

EleanorSargentTucker (anonymous) says...

Major - I'm a Christian. But I am not offended by what you just said. In fact, I find that fascinating! Do you have any references, any specific authors, or a website maybe? I'm certainly not saying that I'm going to dance around and safe, "Hey, lookie here, I'm a devil worshipper!" But I am open-minded enough to be interested in something that is contrary to how I was raised. In fact, I think part of the "point" of Christianity is to be open-minded.

I hope you don't get crucified by the other posters on here. And I only somewhat intended that pun.

July 28, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

TheTruthFighter (anonymous) says...

Now you know why children don't like going to church!

July 28, 2009 at 1:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mb300sl (anonymous) says...

If he is found guilty castrate him and then execute him...

July 28, 2009 at 1:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

armymom (anonymous) says...

Each poster is free comment what they want. If it's how you feel and what you think, then post away! I do wish Major, that you could see that God planned putting the new covenant in place at a certain point in time, he didn't just change his mind one day! The old is full of references to the new as it was planned all along.

July 28, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

G_FreeMan (anonymous) says...

Hey he's a Pastor your supposed to forgive and forget. Forgive him of his sins just like the Catholic Church did for all those poor Priest. Whom molested and raped all those poor kids over the years.
Forgive him as he knows not of his sins.
Just forget about it and all this will go away.
No need for metal health test of people in position's of trust right?

July 28, 2009 at 1:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Mon_Kie (anonymous) says...

AmericanZero,

"we are not perfect and cannot truthfully pass judgment on this man"

Really?
This is an area designed for comments and opinions, that is why most of us are reading and expressing our opinions here.

I'm sorry if you are offended by this practice, it's actually quite prevalent in online news sites.

July 28, 2009 at 2:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

charlestonnative1963 (anonymous) says...

Again, I said it yesterday: WIll the corruption in this state ever end. So many people claim Jesus as their savior in this state but how many followers of the real Christ are in SC. Me thinks ...not many

July 28, 2009 at 2:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

walleyedwoman1215 (anonymous) says...

His wife, Lillian, is the sweetest, kindest woman you will ever meet. She finds good in everyone and everything. I don't believe he deserves this wonderful woman.

July 28, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCGirl0901 (anonymous) says...

AmericanZippo - all the "love" you feel from this board is self-inflicted. You ask for it everytime.

July 28, 2009 at 2:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

yird (anonymous) says...

AZ, I have never denied or accepted the existence of a God.

I do not however cling to the idea that those who suffer at the hands of others will receive their reward in a better place after death or that punishment or retribution against those who offend us is better left to God.

This train of thought has been nurtured by people who enslaved or dominated others for years as a panacea to the suffering of those being oppressed. It's worked quite well I might add!

If that were the case why even have any laws or a penal system for enforcement.

A crime is committed, the criminal is told he'll get his punishment after he dies. and the victim just forgives and forgets?

Don't make much sense to me. If some one screws over me I will lie awake nights trying to think of a way to get even.

God, if there is one, will handle the situation in time if desirous to do so.

I wonder how many young children will have to suffer a brutal painful death before society as a whole looks at pedophiles as the vermin they are and exterminates them instead of trying unsuccessfully to rehabilitate them?

July 28, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

GAL2000 (anonymous) says...

Man, I arrive back into town from England, and hear of another minister from Dorchester arrested again!

I'm asking a stupid question here, but how does one become a Minister and is already a registered sex-offender. Are there not background checks...etc...and does'nt the parish know this, or no-one bothered to check. Someone fill me in, I've been gone for about a week.

July 28, 2009 at 3:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

STREETLAW (anonymous) says...

Yeh and it is sad because a minor was involved.

You know Bill Clinton exposed himself in a public place, but neither the DC police or any federal law enforement arrested him, even though he publically admitted doing it.

Of course got to admit no comparison here unless you believe in the letter of the law.

Indecent exposure is, after all, is not defined by who witnesses it or even its intent.

Hey, did you hear about the new state slogan? SC, land of the free and home of the horny.

July 28, 2009 at 4:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ChasHighgrad68 (anonymous) says...

I'm a believer in a Higer Power, that's all.
Am I going to hell?

July 28, 2009 at 4:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

palmettogrl (anonymous) says...

why have my comments have been deleted? everyone needs to know the truth..
let the truth be known....
This is all a lie.
But this aint all finish yet, we will see what really goes down.
But to everyone God Bless.
GOd is watching over everyone.
Also watch what u say, because when you put things on other people, it always comes back to haunt you and hurt you more than it hurt the person you put in pain.

July 28, 2009 at 9:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

omarro1974 (anonymous) says...

He looks like a confederate civil war reenactor.

July 28, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

coachowens (anonymous) says...

Stop and think for a moment.

If G_D can make the world, universe, life, etc.... Is it not also possible that He could change His mind?
What if for just one moment the thought came that you know what, "I really do not think they understand Me. I have sent floods, earthquakes, fire, brimstone, boils,prophets, etc...This time I am going to make the ultimate sacrifice I am going to send my Only Son!Maybe they will listen to Him!" Two thousand years later some of us still do!

Just a thought!

Peace & Blessings

July 28, 2009 at 10:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

stanish (anonymous) says...

Posted by omarro1974 on July 28, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He looks like a confederate civil war reenactor.
LOL @omarro1974. I agree, but he looks like a religious far right type of guy like a BORN AGAIN REPUBLICAN! You know the ones who are Family Values, Morality, God Fearing, Religious Right type.

July 28, 2009 at 10:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

dorcub (anonymous) says...

I Really find it hard to believe that a registered sex offender can Pastor a church!
What is going on with this country?

July 28, 2009 at 11:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

oledave7 (anonymous) says...

No offense to anyone posting so far, but nothing that's occurred here has anything to do with Christianity. Pedophiles show up in church for the same reason hunters show up in the woods. It's where their prey is.

There's no cure for pedophilia. The rate of recidivism for pedophiles in a 20-year time frame is literally 100%. This predator has four serious previous convictions going back to the 1980s. Look him up on familywatchdog.us and see for yourself.

The questions we should be asking might include these: What's this man doing out on bail? Why didn't the judge granting him bail impose as a condition of bail that he stay away from all children while awaiting trial? Why was he released from prison for his previous convictions without imposing on him an obligation to stay away from children?

I know the family of the victim and I was present when a Post & Courier reporter interviewed them for this article. That reporter did not pose these questions even after I suggested them, nor were these questions included in the article. It also came out during that reporter-interview that no one from the DA's office, Victim's advocates, or law enforcement showed up at the bail hearing. The mother of the child-victim was there with only a personal friend. The judge cut the State's recommended bail more than half, from $75K to $35K, and imposed no restrictions to keep him away from kids.

What has occurred in our media-culture that they no longer ask these hard questions? What has occurred in our society to make us so out of touch with our instincts that people like Kosier are free to repeat-offend?

What's going on in the minds of the people who attend Harleyville Christian Church and even bring their kids into this guy's home, rather than err to the side of caution when it comes to their own children? The whole church is aware Kosier is on the offender's registry. I'm no expert on religion and I don't have all the answers, but I'm pretty sure God didn't change his last name to Kosier. Folks, your preacher is not God. God is not going to give you brownie points for putting your kids at risk. You may want to consider Matthew 7:15. In any event, wake up and put your kids well-being first.

It is amazing to me that I live in a culture where I will be hunted to the ends of the earth if I fail to pay my property taxes or parking tickets, yet repeat child-sex-offenders languish in a medium-security country club for a few months, then some "authority" puts them back on the streets, where, invariably, these predators find some way back to the children.

It's unconscionable.

July 29, 2009 at 12:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

nickl (anonymous) says...

While I agree 100% that if found guilty, this man needs to be punished SEVERELY, there are a lot of holes in this case. Ok so it's not unusual for children to not say anything after being sexually abused. But after the parents found out why did they wait so long to say something? I wouldn't be surprised if this most recent case was made up because the parents found out about his previous offense. I'm not saying he is innocent at all. Innappropriate sexual actions with children is absolutely unacceptable and if he's guilty then fry him. But I've known people that have been falsley accused of things like this only for the truth to come out later. There are just way to many things that don't add up in this case. Either way, this is going to devastate this child and my sympathies go to her.

July 29, 2009 at 1:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

sctown (anonymous) says...

The judicial system has fallen short in Kosier's case. Why would a man with prior convictions and prision time be given probation after pleading "no contest"? In the 1996 case some people said he was "set up" by the child's family. They did not know about his criminal history before the arrest.

As for sex offenders being on the registry...There was a convicted sex offender living in my town for about 3 years. He was registered all right...in another town, same county. Town and county law enforcement was notified and nothing was done to change the registry. Imagine a guy like this living next door to you for 3 years and you don't know about his past. Oh yeah, he had a young step-daughter living with him.

July 29, 2009 at 8:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

abcd111 (anonymous) says...

I was a member of Branchville Baptist Church when all of happened...His wife proclaimed him ?not guilty" then also. These little girls came to ask the preacher to buy some donuts for school--they trusted him---and were betrayed. This nearly tore the church apart....BUT after investigation it was found that he had charges that were dropped as well as the one he served time for becaure the families didn't want to put their children through all of the hassle....Let's not forget who the victim is here---the children,, both known and unknown--not the preacher and his wife---He goes by the initials LJ, which he always said stood for "Loves Jesus" I wonder.....but as has been said before...He will be judged and it will not be by an earthly jury but one that, because of his position, will be higer than most of us. Lil is sweet but needs to wake up....It is sad to think that we need to do criminal checks before we can hire a minister of God in our churches.

July 29, 2009 at 9:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )