Former youth pastor accused of killing wife of 20 years after her fatal fall at Zion National Park (opens original article in a new tab)

A former youth pastor was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, who died in a 2006 fall at Zion National Park, after an investigation reopened following a tip.

• A former youth pastor and school counselor was arrested for the 2006 death of his wife, who fell 1,200 feet from Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park.
• The investigation into the 2006 incident was reopened after a tip, leading to the arrest on murder and insurance fraud charges.
• The trail where the fall occurred is known for being dangerous, with previous fatalities reported over the years.