The LDS Mormon Church hides child sex abuse

The Mormons covered up child sex abuse at their church in 1990

This first paragraph is the band-aid coming off. Please push through and understand my words:

Courtney* was sexually abused when she was 7 years old. The abusers were a brother and sister. The child sex abuse (CSA) took place in our parent’s house It started in my bedroom. I am her brother. I was 6 years old. The two abusers r*ped Courtney and me. One of the same abusers sexually abused another of our siblings, our younger brother Murph*. It happened in a shed near the house.

Our mother was told about sexual abuse by the school in 1984. She did not report the sexual abuse to the authorities. Click here to read about this event.

In 1990, we reported the abuse to my teacher. My teacher did the right thing and reported my parents to Child Protective Services. The Mormons, aka The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, brought in a Dirty Cop to quash the investigation. CPS did not learn of the sexual and physical abuse my sister and I suffered from 1984 to 1990.

The dirty Mormon cop (son of the Stake Patriarch) was key to quashing the Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation. The Church overwhelmed the limited resources of our teacher and CPS. Ms. Alan*, thank you for trying so hard to save us. Click here to read about the 1990 cover up.

In 1994, I attempted suicide. I was found and told that I was “too stupid to kill myself”. I called Child Protective Services myself. The Mormons hid me from CPS in another Mormon’s home. It met the legal definition of kidnapping. CPS never found me or my mangled arm. Click here to read about the Mormon couple that hid me.

The Mormon Church worked diligently to prevent me and Courtney* from talking to the authorities because of the child sex abuse. Would Courtney have died 3 months after giving birth if the Mormon Church had allowed her to receive rape & trauma counseling in 1990? Click here to read about Courtney’s death.

To the abused. I believe you. I see you. Here is my advice:

If you are a minor child and are being harmed in your LDS Mormon home or church, tell an adult that does not go to your church. Start with your teacher. If your teacher goes to your church, tell your school nurse. Tell your school principal. Tell your school police officer. You can call the National Sex Abuse Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. That is 1-800-656-4673.

Harm could be hitting, slapping, pushing, or other unloving physical contact.

Harm could also be verbal abuse.

Harm can be sexual abuse or rape.

All of these different abuses are defined by the country / state / province / city that you live in. The police need to determine what kind of abuse it is. Do not let anyone tell you that your abuse did not happen. Do not let anyone tell you that your abuse wasn’t as bad as it seemed. That is for the victim, their advocates, and legal system to decide. The sooner they investigate, the sooner you will have resolution. The Church does not decide what abuse is.

Do not stop telling people until you are safe. Do not stop until the abusers are investigated by the police. Even if the abuser is your Mother, tell the police. Even if the abuser is your Father, brother, sister, cousin… it doesn’t matter who is abusing you, they need to be investigated by the police.

The Church, your bishop or parents may say they will investigate, but it will be to protect the Church – not the victim. I speak from experience. Tell the police that you see at or near your school. If the Police Officer is Mormon, then find a non-member officer.

You can call the National Sex Abuse Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. That is 1-800-656-4673. This number is run by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).

Do not stop telling people until you are safe from your abusers. Someone will believe you. My teacher believed me and helped me. I hope you find those good people. They are out there, just likely not at a Mormon Church.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint’s leaders, members, and policies enable child sex abuse

Here is an example of a widespread Latter-Day Saint / Mormon sexual abuse cover up. The ‘Boy Scout sex abuse’ timeline demonstrates that the Mormon Church will attempt to cover up child sex abuse using its vast resources:

Aug 4, 2020: Church issues letter urging leaders to not participate in ‘any type of court case’

Dec 29, 2020: Mormon church faces 7 new lawsuits for alleged Boy Scouts sex abuse cover-up in Arizona

Sept 25, 2021: Boy Scouts reach agreement with Mormon Church, insurers in sex abuse case

Sept 8, 2022: Boy Scouts plan to exit bankruptcy approved, signaling end to largest sex abuse case of its kind

Mormons are famous for following a formula when presented with evidence of their dishonesty and abuses. They will deny, minimize, blame others and / or disengage. Do not allow them to do that. Force the conversation. If your child was molested, would a Mormon report it to the police? Or would they “Follow the Prophet” and contact the Mormon General Counsel first as instructed in the letter.

I am not asking anyone to persecute Mormons for their beliefs. We are asking that the Mormon Church publicly refute the instruction and allow the social welfare systems to do their work without interference from the Church and its members.

1. Lori Vallow Daybell’s attorney reacts to LDS First Presidency letter, by Nate Eaton at https://www.eastidahonews.com/2020/08/lori-vallow-daybells-attorney-issues-response-to-lds-first-presidency-letter/
2. FOX 13 Investigates: LDS Church urges leaders to not participate in ‘any type of court case’ by Adam Herbets at https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/fox-13-investigates-lds-church-urges-leaders-to-not-participate-in-any-type-of-court-case
3. Lori Daybell’s attorney calls letter sent by LDS Church presidency ‘alarming’ by McKenzie Stauffer at https://kutv.com/news/local/lori-daybells-attorney-calls-letter-sent-by-lds-church-presidency-alarming

(1) If you need emotional support for a suicidal crisis or emotional distress, call 988. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Click here for a list of Suicide and Crisis numbers for the rest of the world.

(2) If you are being abused, tell somebody! Do not stop telling people until you are safe. Call the National Sex Abuse Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Click here to get help: https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones

(3) Read Joseph’s* blog, starting here: Blog: A Mormon Cover Up It is a written account of my experiences that may help CSA survivors and their loved ones. Joseph has also released a podcast about the Mormon Cover Up: There are children living through similar traumatic childhoods as you read this. Do something to help:

(4) Support local, state, and national politicians who will vote for Anti-SLAAP bills. SLAPP stands for “strategic lawsuits against public participation”. SLAPPs are expensive, baseless legal proceedings that threaten public discourse and silence criticism. The LDS Mormons SLAAP their victims when we go public. SLAPPing is illegal in many states.

For media inquires or other questions please contact the author at MyParentsAreCriminals@hotmail.com.

• Blog: A Mormon Cover Up
  This work is memoir. It reflects the author’s present recollections of experiences over time. Some names and characteristics have been changed, some events have been compressed, and some dialogue has been recreated. Joseph has released a podcast about the Mormon Cover Up. Search “Mormon Cover Up” where you listen to podcasts. Father with his childrenContinue reading “Blog: A Mormon Cover Up”
• The Beginning and The Child SA
  My name is Joseph*. I was born into a family that belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Also known as the Mormons. For this writing, I have often labeled this church as “LDS Mormon”. My parents are intensely private people. If everyone knew what happened in their home, they could beContinue reading “The Beginning and The Child SA”
• That Was Supposed to be a Secret
  The timing of these events can only be answered by Mother and The Rapists. The Female Rapist’s mother has written her off as a lifelong alcoholic, according to the rapist’s stepfather in a 2022 phone call. The FemaleRapist has a daughter. Male Rapist also appears to have a child. Did they ever learn that theyContinue reading “That Was Supposed to be a Secret”
• The Baptism Did Not Work
  In the LDS Mormon Church there are age milestones. When you turn 8 years old, you are old enough to be baptized and then be responsible for all of your sins for the rest of your life. The Baptismal Covenant Those who are baptized enter into a covenant with God to take upon themselves theContinue reading “The Baptism Did Not Work”
• The Mormon Cover Up at the LDS Church Meetinghouse
  Setting and Characters The setting for this chapter is the LDS Mormon Church that I was baptized in. I was confirmed with the Mormon Priesthood in this building. I was married by one the Bishops of this building after Mother refused to come my non-denominational wedding. This building is a cornerstone of my life. SometimeContinue reading “The Mormon Cover Up at the LDS Church Meetinghouse”
• Under the Table and Escorting Courtney
  That headline is more than clickbait. The truth is that I was chaperone when minor Courtney* was dating an adult man. I would like to remind the readers that Mother and Father lied in Court in 2022 about Courtney’s relationship with this man. The LDS Mormon Lawyer knows they were lying. The judge figured outContinue reading “Under the Table and Escorting Courtney”
• Kidnapped!
  CPS Investigation Number Two I called ***** County Child Protective Services myself. I was not going to let Mother kill me. I decided to live. The Child Protective Services agency has records of this investigation. In 2022, Mother voluntarily lied in court, under oath, about this investigation. Mother stated unequivocally “I have never been investigatedContinue reading “Kidnapped!”
• Courtney’s First Pregnancy and the Baby’s Death
  No College for Courtney and Joseph Courtney and I both moved out as soon as we turned 18 years old. Mother and Father put the other kids through school. Courtney and I are the only two of the six that do not have college degrees. We needed to escape the hell of our parent’s home.Continue reading “Courtney’s First Pregnancy and the Baby’s Death”
• Courtney’s Second Pregnancy and her Death
  Courtney* and I had a special kind of sibling relationship. At the foundation was childhood trauma. If I reframe that, like my therapist has taught me, our foundation was love and care for each other while trying to survive in an abusive environment. After Courtney’s first child died, Courtney was lost for a while. AtContinue reading “Courtney’s Second Pregnancy and her Death”
• Are You Going to Sue Us?
  Joseph* tells his Father what he actually covered up in 1990 Did Father know that he prevented Child Protective Services from learning about the child sex abuse that took place in his home in 1984? Father Bishop knows that he covered up child abuse in 1990 with the dirty Mormon cop. Did President Father knowContinue reading “Are You Going to Sue Us?”
• The Trial: Joseph’s parents and The Mormon Church in Court
  Mother Expected Fawn, not Fight The initial “WARNING CONCERNING THE PROTECTION ORDER” hand delivered by America’s finest said that “A FULL HEARING on this Order, and on all other issues raised by the Petition, shall be held before Judge ******* on JAN 6, 2022.” I prepared for this hearing as if it were my deathContinue reading “The Trial: Joseph’s parents and The Mormon Church in Court”
• Parents can hate their children
  Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. When I was six years old, my mother let it be known that she hated me. I was estranged, abandoned at six; but I still lived in the same house. I became an unwanted child. She may have wanted to kill me back thenContinue reading “Parents can hate their children”
• Retraumatized by my brother
  Murph* tried to re-enter my life I’ve had unpleasant dreams about my family recently. I woke up with Murph’s last words echoing in my head. “You had 46 years” (to report the rapes). In November of 2024, Murph sent me an email with a photo of our old band and mentioned unfinished songs. He wasContinue reading “Retraumatized by my brother”

If you want to help, consider these organizations.

All of them have values that conflict with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. An organization should not be allowed to call themselves a “church” while their doctrine and policies conflict with human rights’ groups.

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