Thu Oct 20, 2022 – 1:10 pm EDTThu Oct 20, 2022 – 2:30 pm EDT
(LifeSiteNews) — Utah County authorities have made their first arrest in a ritual abuse scandal that spans decades and includes accusations that members of the Mormon clergy and prominent local families participated in satanic activities.
Mormon ex-therapist David Hamblin, accused of frequent satanic abuse, was arrested last month and booked on seven counts related to sexual abuse of a child – including charges of sodomy and rape.
In a press release, Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith said: “Despite efforts by some individuals to delegitimize this investigation as well as intimidate witnesses and law enforcement, this investigation has moved forward with the arrest of David Hamblin for multiple felony counts of sexual crimes against a child.”
The arrest happened ~45 to 60 minutes ago.
Victims were the first to be notified.
Booking + probable cause documents have not yet been made public. Hamblin previously had 18 felony charges, see below. pic.twitter.com/aPEhrXVOT5
— Adam Herbets (@AdamHerbets) September 28, 2022
According to a booking sheet, Hamblin’s arrest was based on accusations from a woman who allegedly lived in the same neighborhood as his
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