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Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Chris Williams , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred at Zion National Park in Utah back in 2006.
A former youth pastor has been arrested in connection with a 20-year-old death. David Vander Meer is facing charges of murder and insurance fraud. The case is related to the death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer.
The incident occurred at Zion National Park in Utah back in 2006. Details of the arrest and charges are available from local news sources, including FOX 4 KDFW. Further information on the case can be found through the source, which reported on the arrest and charges against David Vander Meer.
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Category: safety Published: June 27, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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