A youth pastor’s story about his wife’s death in Utah 20 years ago is being questioned. Bernadette, the wife of David Vander Meer, died in 2006 while hiking with her husband in Zion National Park. The initial investigation ruled her death an accident, but new evidence has come to light that suggests David may have been involved in her death.

Investigation Reopened

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Utah has reopened the investigation into Bernadette’s death after receiving new information. The investigation has revealed that David had been having an affair with a teenage girl in his youth group and had been using his position to groom underage members.

David had also been acting strangely in the days leading up to Bernadette’s death, including changing the password on their computer and being secretive about their life insurance policies. After Bernadette’s death, David received a life insurance payout of over $567,000 and began to live lavishly, buying cars and taking trips with members of his youth group.

Questions Raised

The investigation has raised questions about David’s involvement in Bernadette’s death and whether he may have pushed her off the cliff. The case is still ongoing, and David has not been charged with any crime. However, the new evidence has cast a shadow over his story and has left many wondering what really happened to Bernadette.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.