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Ex-Las Vegas youth pastor accused of wife's 2006 murder in Utah dies in custody
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Key Points:
- David Vander Meer, a former Las Vegas youth pastor accused of his wife's 2006 murder, died in custody at Clark County Detention Center before his extradition hearing.
- Vander Meer was arrested on June 22 based on a warrant issued by the Washington County District Attorney's Office after new evidence linked him to Bernadette Vander Meer's death at Zion National Park.
- Authorities reported Vander Meer sustained self-inflicted injuries and was pronounced dead at UMC, though he was not initially named by police.
- An affidavit revealed Vander Meer had an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl when he was her youth pastor, adding to suspicions surrounding his character.
- Bernadette's parents expressed long-standing doubts about Vander Meer's involvement in her death, citing concerns about his relationship with another woman and discovered insurance policies.
