Bernadette Vander Meer: The Pastor's Secret // 629

from Going West: True Crime · host Dark West Productions

In August of 2006, a 29-year-old woman headed out for a sunrise hike at one of the most intense peaks in the country, only to "fall" to her death. But when investigators looked deeper into a youth pastor in her life, they uncovered a trove of disturbing behavior, grooming, and murder. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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A 29-year-old woman headed out for a sunrise hike at one of the most intense peaks in the country, only to "fall" to her death. A youth pastor in her life is revealed to be a groomer..and murderer.

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