Jordan Vernon of Post Falls, Idaho seems to be a real piece of work. He really likes the girls –the little girls, that is. This perverted predator has quite a history of deviancy. Vernon used the church to access his victims. He has done so since at least December of 2007. What better way to gain access to the object of his forbidden affections than in the role of their leader? Even though Vernon was investigated for his predatory behavior, his association with the church continued. Unfortunately, so did his aberrant advances on little girls.
Not to jump away from the subject very much, but did you ever notice how once these guys are arrested they're referred to as "former youth leaders" or "former youth ministers?" Of course, they're former now. But they were quite active in their duties when the crime was committed. The two, the predator and his role as a leader, go hand-in-hand.
Vernon's approach was to "groom" the young girls that he comes into contact at church. Over two years ago, in December 2007, Vernon was investigated for inappropriately touching a 12-year-old girl during church services (he was caught rubbing her leg). Vernon tried to get the girl to sneak out of the house to be with him. He was charged with a misdemeanor in that case. It was later dismissed. Sometimes that happens. Of course, it doesn't mean Vernon was guilty of a crime –but, it doesn't mean he's innocent. It simply means that the court didn't get a chance to found out the truth of the matter.
Vernon also sent unseemly text messages to a 14-year-old church member. A church youth pastor contacted authorities about inappropriate conduct on the part of Vernon back in September of 2009. Vernon allegedly had sex with a 14-year-old church member in December 2007. At the time, Vernon was a student leader in training at the church, Real Life Ministries of Post Falls. Vernon would give the girl rides to church and he would have sex with the girl in his car. Vernon even took photographs of the girl performing oral sex on him. He then posted those photos on MySpace under an alternative identity.
Police know of other victims of Vernon and police fear there may even be more that don't know about. "His behavior is what I would call predatory in nature," says Post Falls police detective Sgt. Dave Beck.
Jordan Clint Vernon was arrested on December 28, 2009 on charges of sexual battery of a minor child under the age of 16, lewd conduct with a minor child under the age of 16, and statutory rape for having sexual intercourse with a child under 18. There were other charges, as well. Jordan Vernon posted $25,000 bond after being booked into the Kootenai County Jail. Oh, and Vernon has finally been relieved of his duties from Real Life Ministries.
But wait! The story doesn't end here. While Vernon may be a pervert, his family still loves him. Luke Denman, Vernon's half-brother, decided that Vernon needed someone on his side. When Denman found out Bubba was going to jail, he went up to the church and threatened a member. Luke Edward Denman was arrested for witness intimidation. Like his brother, he has been released on bond.
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