David Vander Meer has been charged with the murder of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, who died in a fall at Zion National Park in 2006. The charge comes after a lengthy investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death, which was initially ruled an accident. Reports indicate that prior to her death, David Vander Meer was involved in a sexual affair with a 16-year-old girl.
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David Vander Meer Charged with Murdering Wife After 20 Years
David Vander Meer has been charged with the murder of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, who died in a fall at Zion National Park in 2006. The investigation revealed that David was allegedly having an affair with a minor before her death.
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Former youth pastor charged with murdering wife – 20 years after her fatal ‘fall’ from notoriously dangerous hiking trail
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David Vander Meer Charged with Murdering Wife After 20 Years