Convicted Prophet Abuses Girls in Trailer

A man already serving 50 years for child sex crimes just got hit with three more convictions after cops found 11- to 14-year-old girls crammed into a sweltering trailer he was hauling through Arizona. The jury found him guilty on all counts — charges tied to forcing underage girls into sex acts and plotting to snatch them from protective custody. Bateman, who called himself a prophet and claimed over 20 “spiritual wives” — many underage — admitted he knew the girls were trapped in the hot, poorly ventilated trailer but trusted himself to drive safely, even asking God for blessings before each trip. His case is part of a sprawling federal investigation linked to a polygamous offshoot of Warren Jeffs’ cult. This chilling story, now on Netflix, underscores the terrifying reach of extremist groups and the urgent need to protect vulnerable children from predators like Bateman. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bcf2b2578273f198