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Former Utah pastor charged with murder and insurance fraud in 2006 Zion National Park death
crime1 month ago

Former Utah pastor charged with murder and insurance fraud in 2006 Zion National Park death

A former youth pastor, David Vander Meer, was arrested on murder and insurance-fraud charges in the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette, at Zion National Park. Investigators allege he staged the accident, increased life-insurance coverage before her death, and collected about $567,000 after it was ruled an accident; the case was reopened in 2022 after new witness statements cast doubt on the ruling. Bail was set at $100,000 as Vander Meer awaits his initial court appearance. The investigation also includes allegations that Vander Meer had sexual relationships with underage members of his former youth group, adding a separate layer to the case.

via LiveNOW from FOX|
#crime#david-vander-meer#insurance-fraud
Ex-pastor accused in wife's 2006 Zion death allegedly funded lavish lifestyle with insurance payout
us-news1 month ago

Ex-pastor accused in wife's 2006 Zion death allegedly funded lavish lifestyle with insurance payout

A former Las Vegas-area youth pastor, David Vander Meer, is accused in his wife Bernadette Vander Meer’s 2006 death—allegedly pushing her from a overlook at Zion National Park—and, court documents allege, he lived lavishly off the insurance payout and hosted booze-filled youth-group events. He died in custody this week while awaiting extradition on murder and insurance-fraud charges.

via NBC News|
#bernadette-vander-meer#ex-pastor#insurance-fraud
Ex-pastor linked to 2006 Zion death dies in custody after arrest
crime-and-courts1 month ago

Ex-pastor linked to 2006 Zion death dies in custody after arrest

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.

via Los Angeles Times|
#bernadette-vander-meer#crime-and-courts#david-vander-meer
Ex-pastor dies in Nevada jail after arrest tied to wife’s Zion National Park death
local2 months ago

Ex-pastor dies in Nevada jail after arrest tied to wife’s Zion National Park death

David Vander Meer, a 49-year-old former youth pastor, died in Nevada’s Clark County Detention Center after being arrested in connection with his wife Bernadette’s 2006 death at Zion National Park and while awaiting extradition to Utah. Investigators described Bernadette’s death as suspicious based on satellite imagery, and prosecutors allege Vander Meer had relationships with an underage churchgoer and stood to gain from the life-insurance payout, having been fired for hosting parties with underage attendees.

via KUTV|
#clark-county-detention-center#custody-death#david-vander-meer
Las Vegas ex-pastor dies in custody amid Utah murder case
local2 months ago

Las Vegas ex-pastor dies in custody amid Utah murder case

David Vander Meer, a former Las Vegas youth pastor linked to his wife Bernadette’s 2006 death at Angels Landing in Zion National Park, died in custody in Las Vegas while awaiting extradition on a murder charge after new information prompted a Washington County warrant. The 49-year-old was taken from Clark County Detention Center to UMC for self-inflicted injuries and pronounced dead shortly after.

via KSNV|
#angels-landing#bernadette-vander-meer#david-vander-meer
Ex-youth pastor dies in custody as murder case over wife’s 2006 Zion Park death ends
us-news2 months ago

Ex-youth pastor dies in custody as murder case over wife’s 2006 Zion Park death ends

David Vander Meer, the former Las Vegas youth pastor charged with murdering his wife in 2006 at Zion National Park and related insurance fraud, died in custody ahead of a planned extradition hearing; authorities indicated a 49-year-old inmate died after self-inflicted injuries, and a church figure suggested Vander Meer hanged himself, effectively ending the case that had been reopened amid suspicions about Bernadette Vander Meer’s death.

via NBC News|
#bernadette-vander-meer#death-in-custody#murder-charges
NBC News' Morgan Chesky Hospitalized with Pulmonary Edema on Vacation and Zion National Park Trip.
health3 years ago

NBC News' Morgan Chesky Hospitalized with Pulmonary Edema on Vacation and Zion National Park Trip.

NBC newscaster Morgan Chesky was taken to the ICU after experiencing a cardiac emergency during a hike at Zion National Park. Chesky had a sudden fever after a hike at Bryce Canyon and struggled to catch his breath during the Zion hike. He was diagnosed with High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, a condition that can cause a person to pass out from lack of oxygen or go into cardiac arrest. Chesky thanked the staff of Cedar City Hospital for their care and hopes to recover soon.

via TODAY|
#cardiac-emergency#health#high-altitude-pulmonary-edema
NBC News' Morgan Chesky hospitalized with pulmonary edema during Zion National Park vacation.
health3 years ago

NBC News' Morgan Chesky hospitalized with pulmonary edema during Zion National Park vacation.

NBC News correspondent Morgan Chesky was hospitalized with high-altitude pulmonary edema while on a trip to Utah’s Zion National Park. Chesky, who is based out of Dallas, Texas, shared photos of his scenic trip on Instagram Wednesday but interrupted the carousel with a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed with some sort of breathing tube. The broadcaster explained in the caption that he developed a fever after hiking Bryce Canyon and couldn’t catch his breath, but decided to try to hike in Zion the next day anyways. Chesky remains hospitalized in Utah.

via Page Six|
#health#high-altitude-sickness#morgan-chesky
NBC News' Morgan Chesky hospitalized with pulmonary edema during Zion National Park trip.
health3 years ago

NBC News' Morgan Chesky hospitalized with pulmonary edema during Zion National Park trip.

NBC News correspondent Morgan Chesky was hospitalized with high altitude pulmonary edema while on a trip to Zion National Park. Chesky shared a detailed description of his medical emergency on Instagram, where he revealed that he suffered from a fever after hiking at Bryce Canyon and had trouble breathing during the Zion hike. Chesky was diagnosed with high altitude pulmonary edema, a condition where fluid builds up in the lungs and prevents oxygen from moving around the body. He is currently recovering in the hospital and thanked the staff for their care. Symptoms of HAPE include tightness in the chest, persistent cough, extreme fatigue and weakness, cyanosis, shortness of breath even when resting, confusion, and irrational behavior.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#health#high-altitude-pulmonary-edema#hiking