Ohio Missionary Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation | Dayton News

A Ohio missionary turned predator, Jeriah Mast, 44, has pleaded guilty to trafficking minors in Haiti over decades—traveling more than 30 times between 2002 and 2019 under the guise of Christian Aid Ministries. His betrayal as a “faith-based” worker underscores how deeply exploitation can hide behind religious cover. Authorities, including HSI Cleveland, uncovered his crimes, leading to this plea—and a December sentencing poised to deliver justice for victims. The DOJ vows to hold Americans accountable no matter where the abuse occurs, sending a chilling message: predators will not be shielded by borders or beliefs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/ee8ad6badce63a64