Tag: youth pastor

Ex-Las Vegas Youth Pastor Charged with Murder and Insurance Fraud in 2006 Spouse’s Death at Zion National Park

September 16, 2026

A former youth pastor from Las Vegas, David Vander Meer, has been charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Zion National Park. Bernadette…

Youth Pastor Charged with DUI Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide After Crash Kills Daughter in South Florida

September 13, 2026

A youth pastor from South Florida, Joel Isaias Leiniz, faces DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after a tragic incident on January 17, where he was allegedly driving under the influence at 104 mph, resulting…

Youth Pastor Arrested in DUI Crash That Killed 8-Year-Old Daughter

August 9, 2026

Joel Isaias Leiniz, a 38-year-old youth pastor in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, has been arrested in connection with a fatal DUI crash that resulted in the death of his 8-year-old daughter, Zoe Alaya Leiniz. The…

Youth Pastor Joel Isaias Leiniz Arrested for DUI Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide in Jan. 17 Crash That Killed His 8-Year-Old Daughter

July 26, 2026

A South Florida youth pastor is facing DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after investigators concluded he was impaired and driving at 104 mph in a fatal crash. Deputies responded to the single-vehicle crash on…

David Vander Meer, former Vegas youth pastor charged in wife’s murder, dies before court appearance

July 25, 2026

A former youth pastor, David Vander Meer, who was recently charged with the murder of his wife 20 years after her death in Zion National Park, has died before his court appearance, a judge revealed…

Youth Pastor Charged with Manslaughter After DUI Crash Claims Life of 8-Year-Old Daughter

July 20, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A youth pastor from South Florida has been arrested on charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide after a tragic incident resulted in the death of his 8-year-old daughter. Investigators allege he…

Former Youth Pastor Arrested for Alleged Murder of Wife in Zion National Park, Uncovering Years of Deception and Betrayal

July 18, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former youth pastor has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud related to the 2006 death of his wife at Zion National Park. Initially deemed an accidental fall, evidence…

Former Youth Pastor Charged with Murder and Fraud Nearly 20 Years After Wife’s Suspicious Death at Zion National Park

July 7, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former youth pastor in Las Vegas has been charged with murder and insurance fraud related to the 2006 death of his wife, who fell from a cliff in Zion National Park.…