A pastor faced intense questioning after being accused of abusing eight children under his care. During the interrogation, the man, 58, displayed visible frustration, muttering to himself and blaming others for his predicament. His wife, 53, is cooperating with authorities and has pleaded no contest to charges related to enabling the alleged abuse.
The case involves serious allegations, with children in the household reportedly enduring substantial harm. One girl was described as having bruises on her legs and arms and a black eye. A boy accused the pastor of physical assault, claiming he was punched and thrown downstairs. The trial is set to take place in February, with charges against the man including multiple counts of child abuse and neglect.
The wife has admitted to striking one of the children in the past and confirmed her husband administered corporal punishment to his two biological children, although she denied it ever left marks. She also denied witnessing him strike other children with a wooden object, stating he only used a belt. However, police challenged these claims with reports from one of the children describing severe injuries and other forms of mistreatment.
When confronted with the accusation that one child had been locked in a bathroom for three days, the wife dismissed it outright, even laughing at the suggestion. She insisted such an event never occurred. Despite her denials, she has been sentenced to serve time for enabling abuse and is required to testify truthfully in court.
The pastor, during his interrogation, was questioned about allegations that he used a wooden board to punish the children. He expressed shock and disbelief, questioning why anyone would make such claims. Authorities revealed the accusations came from the older children in the household, who even provided the alleged board as evidence.
The case has brought attention to the dynamics within the home and the treatment of the children under the guardianship of the couple. As the trial approaches, the focus remains on ensuring justice for the victims while unraveling the full extent of what occurred.
