Teacher’s Call Leads to Child Abuse Charges Against Bestselling Christian Authors

Heather Marie Day and Seth Michael Day, both 39, have been charged with child abuse and sexual assault following an investigation prompted by a teacher’s report. The couple, known for co-authoring the relationship book *I’ll See You Tomorrow*, was arrested in September after a high school teacher contacted police about a 14-year-old girl with visible injuries to her face and head. The girl, the Days’ daughter, was taken to the Johnson County Children’s Advocacy Center, where she described ongoing abuse.

According to an arrest affidavit from the Keene Police Department, the teacher reported the injuries on September 24. The girl told officers that Seth Day assaulted her on September 22, striking her in the face with a cellphone while Heather Day and two siblings were present. During treatment at Cook Children’s Medical Center, the girl also alleged that Seth Day sexually assaulted her that same day. Investigators obtained a search warrant and found evidence of the alleged abuse at the home.

The girl further described an earlier incident investigated by Child Protective Services (CPS) in August, when the family resided in Midland, Texas. She told police the family moved after the CPS report. The affidavit states the girl claimed Heather Day knew about the abuse but did not report it to authorities. She also alleged that her mother had previously told medical staff she did not know how her daughter was injured, encouraged her to conceal injuries with a mask at school, and told her to say she had hereditary angioedema, an autoimmune disorder that can cause swelling.

The couple was booked into the Johnson County Jail and later released on bond. Keene police stated the investigation remains ongoing. Southwestern Adventist University, where Seth Day is a psychology professor, placed him on administrative leave following his arrest. The case highlights the importance of accountability and the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable individuals, as emphasized in Proverbs 31:8-9, which calls for defending the rights of the weak and oppressed.

The allegations underscore the critical role of community members in reporting concerns and the responsibility of those in positions of influence to ensure the safety and well-being of minors. As the investigation continues, the case serves as a reminder of the necessity for transparency and justice, reflecting the biblical call to pursue righteousness and care for others as Micah 6:8 instructs.

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