Ex-pastor linked to 2006 Zion death dies in custody after arrest
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A former Las Vegas youth pastor, David Vander Meer, accused of pushing his wife to her death during a 2006 Zion National Park hike, died in custody days after being hospitalized for self-inflicted injuries; he faced first-degree murder and insurance fraud charges tied to Bernadette's death and a life-insurance payout, with investigators reopening the case in 2022 amid allegations of misconduct with underage church members.
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- Former youth pastor dies day he was set to appear in court for the 2006 death of his wife ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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