Criminal complaint in Missouri child sex case
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MISSOURI (BNO NEWS) -- The Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Lafayette, Missouri on Wednesday released the criminal complaint against the father and his four sons accused of sexually abusing at least six young children for as long as seven years. The documents, which can be found below, further detail on the shocking accusations against the father and his sons which include bestiality, fake weddings and rape by objects such as a screwdriver.
In a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, sheriff officials said they are also investigating a sixth suspect in the case. Authorities are also searching the property of the father because of information received about one or more bodies being buried there. More charges are expected soon.
The following text contains
graphic content detailing sexual abuse. Discretion is advised.
The names of the victims in this criminal complaint have been censored as it is
BNO News policy to not release the names of sex abuse victims.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI
ASSOCIATE DIVISION
COMPLAINT
STATE OF MISSOURI
Plaintiff,
vs.
Burrell Edward Mohler Sr.
[Censored] South Dodgion
Independence, MO
Defendant.
COUNT: I
The Prosecuting Attorney for the County of
Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the defendant
in violation of Section 566.030.3, RMSo, committed the class A felony of
forcible rape, punishable upon conviction under Section 566.030.2 RSMo, in that
between March 1, 1991 and March 21, 1993, in the County of Lafayette, State of
Missouri, the defendant knowingly had sexual intercourse with [censored], a
child less than twelve years old, by use of forcible compulsion.
Charge Code: 1101598.0
COUNT: II
The Prosecuting Attorney for the County of
Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the defendant
in violation of Section 566.030, RSMo, committed the felony of forcible rape,
punishable upon conviction under Section 566.030, RSMo, in that between March 1,
1988 and March 21, 1995, in the County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, the
defendant knowingly had sexual intercourse with [censored], a child less than
twelve years old, by the use of forcible compulsion.
Charge Code: 1102099.0
COUNT: III
The Prosecuting Attorney for the County of
Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the defendant
in violation of Section 566.030, RSMo, committed the felony of forcible rape,
punishable upon conviction under Section 566.030, RSMo, in that between March 1,
1988 and March 21, 1995, in the County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, the
defendant knowingly had sexual intercourse with [censored], a child less than
twelve years old, by the use of forcible compulsion.
Charge Code: 1102099.0
COUNT: IV
The Prosecuting Attorney for the County of
Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the defendant
in violation of Section 568.080, RSMo, committed the class C felony of use of a
child in a sexual performance, punishable upon conviction under Section(s)
568.080 RSMo, in that between March 1, 1988 and March 21, 1995, in the County of
Lafayette, State of Missouri, the defendant, acting in concert with another,
knowingly induced [censored], a child less than seventeen years old, to engage
in a sexual performance, knowing the character and content thereof, in which
various objects were inserted into the anus of [censored].
Charge Code: 2220599.0
COUNT: V
The Prosecuting Attorney for the County of
Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the defendant
in violation of Section 568.080, RSMo, committed the class C felony of use of a
child in a sexual performance, punishable upon conviction under Section(s)
568.080, RSMo, in that between March 1, 1988 and March 21, 1995, in the County
of Lafayette, State of Missouri, the defendant, acting in concert with another,
knowingly induced [censored], a child less than seventeen years old, to engage
in a sexual performance, knowing the character and content thereof, in which a
dog was manipulated to have sexual contact with [censored].
Charge Code: 2220599.0
RANGE OF PUNISHMENT: Class A Felony -- 10 to 30 years or life imprisonment in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Class B Felony -- 5 to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Class C Felony -- 1 to 7 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, or 1 year in the County Jail and/or up to a $5,000.00 fine. Class D Felony -- 1 to 4 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, or 1 year in the County Jail and/or up to a $5,000.00 fine.
The facts that form the basis for this information and believe are contained in the attached statement(s) of facts concerning this matter, which statement(s) are made a part hereof and are submitted herewith as a basis upon which this court may find the existence of probable cause for the issuance of the warrant.
Wherefore, the Prosecuting Attorney prays that an arrest warrant be issued as provided by law.
KELLIE WINGATE RITCHIE, #36569
Prosecuting Attorney
County of Lafayette
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT FORM
Date: November 3, 2009
1. I, Cynthia L. Schroer; knowing that false statements on this form are punishable by law, state that the facts contained herein are true.
I have probable cause to believe that, Burrell Edward Mohler, Sr: [censored] 1932; W/M [censored] - Listed Address: [censored] Independence, MO. Physical Identifiers: 5'09" - 180 lbs.
2. The facts supporting this
belief are as follows:
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department was contacted in August of 2009 by a
Detective with the Independence Police Department with information of criminal
activity perpetrated on children under the age of 12 at a location identified as
[censored] Bates City, Missouri, Lafayette County. This property was purchased
by Burrell Edward Mohler, Sr. on March 22, 1974. It was then purchased by his
son, Burrell Edward Mohler, Jr. on July 19, 1995.
Burrell, Sr. fathered four sons identified as Burrell, Edward Mohler, Jr., Jared
L. Mohler, Roland N. Mohler and David A. Mohler. Burrell Jr. fathered six
children; five girls and one boy. The six children of Burrell Jr. have now
approached authorities with information alleging abuse by all four sons of
Burrell, Sr. as well as Burrell, Sr. himself.
On October 29, 2009, In interviewed [censored], age 26 who was identified as one
of the victims in this matter. [Censored] is one of the female children of
Burrell, Jr. and was born in 1983. She had suppressed many of the memories of
abuse perpetrated on her as well as her siblings and is very fearful of her
grandfather, father and uncles. During this interview, she identified 8 specific
memories of abuse and a 9th that was perpetrated on her brother that she was
forced to watch. The act perpetrated against her brother would also have been
during the time listed below. She has many memories of abuse, but some of the
abuse occurred in other jurisdictions in the State of Missouri as well as
another State. [Censored] knows that all of these events took place prior to her
turning 12 years of age and believes that most occurred from age 5 through 11
(March 1, 1988 through March 21, 1995. She became pregnant and was made to have
an abortion at age 11 1/2. She doesn't remember any sexual abuse after that
date. The abuse that occurred in Lafayette County specific to Burrel E. Mohler,
Sr. is outlined below.
Burrell E. Mohler, Sr. penetrated her vaginally with his penis. This was one of her first memories of the abuse that she and her sisters endured. She described the entire basement area where her grandfather's bedroom was located. This act occurred in his bedroom at the farm located at [censored] Old Concord Road, Bates City, Missouri, Lafayette County. After her grandmother died, when the girls would spend the night at the farm, they would rotate where they slept. One would sleep on the couch, another on a cot and they all took turns sleeping with their grandfather in his bed. On this occasion, [Victim 1] stated that her grandfather was in his boxers. She remembers being disgusted by his hairy chest and that his feet were cold. Burrell E. Mohler, Sr. "French kissed" her by placing his tongue in her mouth and then moved to lie on top of her. She began to feel as if she was suffocating as he penetrated her vagina with his penis.
Burrell E. Mohler, Sr. penetrated her vaginally with his penis. This also occurred in the basement bedroom and [Victim 1] recalls that her other sisters were also in the room. [Victim 1] remembers that they were lined up on the bed lying on their backs. She was naked and Burrell Mohler, Sr. opened her legs with his hands and then lay on top of her. She again felt that suffocating feeling as he penetrated her vagina with his penis. This occurred at the farm at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County.
Burrell E. Mohler, Sr. again was with [Victim 1] in his bedroom. He was lying with her on the bed. He had his penis between her legs moving his penis around. Then he said "oops, it slipped in". That is when he vaginally penetrated her vagina with his penis. This occurred at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County.
When this next incident occurred, Jared Mohler, Burrell E. Mohler, Sr. and Burrell E. Mohler, Jr. were all in the room. They gathered several items that included a screw driver and a pencil. [Victim 1] and her sisters were lined up on the bed on their knees, facing away from their grandfather, father and uncle. [Victim 1] does not know which of the three specifically inserted the items into the anus of each girl. This occurred at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County.
[Victim 1] recalls another incident where she was taken outside. Burrell Mohler, Sr., Burrell Mohler, Jr., Jared and Roland were all present. Her grandfather had a German Sheppard and she recalls that something had been tied around its mouth. She was placed on several pallets, laying on her back. The dog was then manipulated by these men to climb on top of her so that the dog could penetrate her with his penis. She remembers the discomfort and being very sore after this occurred. This occurred at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County.
Further Affiant Sayeth Naught
[Signatures]
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI
ASSOCIATE DIVISION
COMPLAINT
STATE OF MISSOURI
Plaintiff,
vs.
Burrell Edward Mohler Jr.
[Censored] E. 27th St. South
Independence, MO
Defendant
COUNT: I
The Prosecuting Attorney for the
County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the
defendant in violation of Section 566.070, RSMo, committed the class B felony of
deviate sexual assault, punishable upon conviction under Sections 558.011 and
560.011, RSMo, in that on or about March 21, 1995, in the County of Lafayette,
State of Missouri, the defendant had deviate sexual intercourse with [Victim 2],
a child less than 14 years old, knowing that he did so without the consent of
[Victim 2].
Charge Code: 1114199.0
COUNT: II
The Prosecuting Attorney for the
County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the
defendant in violation of Section 568.080, RSMo, committed the class C felony of
use of a child in a sexual performance, punishable upon conviction under
Section(s) 568.080, RSMo, in that between March 1, 1988 and March 21, 1995, in
the County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, the defendant, acting in concert
with another, knowingly induced [Victim 1], a child less than seventeen
years old, to engage in a sexual performance, knowing the character and content
thereof, in which various objects were inserted into the anus of [Victim 1].
Charge Code: 2220599.0
COUNT: III
The Prosecuting Attorney for the
County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the
defendant in violation of Section 568.080, RSMo, committed the class C felony of
use of a child in a sexual performance, punishable upon conviction under
Section(s) 568.080, RSMo, in that between March 1, 1988 and March 21, 1995, in
the County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, the defendant, acting in concert
with another, knowingly induced [Victim 1], a child less than seventeen years
old, to engage in a sexual performance, knowing the character and content
thereof, in which a dog was manipulated to have sexual contact with [Victim 1].
Charge Code: 2220599.0
RANGE OF PUNISHMENT: Class A Felony -- 10 to 30 years or life imprisonment in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Class B Felony -- 5 to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Class C Felony -- 1 to 7 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, or 1 year in the County Jail and/or up to a $5,000 fine. Class D Felony -- 1 to 4 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, or 1 year in the County Jail and/or up to a $5,000.00 fine.
The facts that form the basis for this information and believe are contained in the attached statement(s) of facts concerning this matter, which statement(s) are made a part hereof and are submitted herewith as a basis upon which this court may find the existence of probable cause for the issuance of the warrant.
Wherefore, the Prosecuting Attorney prays that an arrest warrant be issued as provided by law.
KELLIE WINGATE RITCHIE, #36569
Prosecuting Attorney
County of Lafayette
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT FORM
Date: November 3, 2009
I, Cynthia L. Schroer, knowing that false statements on this form are punishable by law, state that the facts contained herein are true.
1. I have probably cause to believe that, Burrell Edward Mohler, Jr.: 02/28/1956; W/M SSN: [Censored] - Listed Address: [Censored] E. 27th St. South, Independence, MO. Physical Identifiers: 5'11" - 250 lbs.
2. The facts supporting this belief are as follows:
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department was contacted in August of 2009 by a Detective with the Independence Police Department with information of criminal activity perpetrated on children under the age of 12, at a location identified as [censored] Old Concord Road, Bates City, Missouri, Lafayette County. This property was purchased by Burrell Edward Mohler, Sr. on March 22, 1974. It was then purchased by his son, Burrell Edward Mohler, Jr. on July 19, 1995.
Burrell, Sr. fathered four sons identified as Burrell, Edward Mohler, Jr. Jared L. Mohler, Roland N. Mohler and David A. Mohler. Burrell Jr. fathered six children; five girls and one boy. The six children of Burrell Jr. have now approached authorities with information alleging abuse by all four sons of Burrell, Sr. as well as Burrell, Sr. himself.
On October 29, 2009, I interviewed [Victim 1], age 26 who was identified as one of the victims in this matter. [Victim 1] is one of the female children of Burrell, Jr. and was born in 1983. She had suppressed many of the memories of abuse perpetrated on her as well as her siblings and is very fearful of her grandfather, father and uncles. During this interview, she identified 8 specific memories of abuse and a 9th that was perpetrated on her brother that she was forced to watch. The act perpetrated against her brother would also have been during the time frame listed below. She has many memories of abuse, but some of the abuse occurred in other jurisdictions in the State of Missouri as well as another State. [Victim 1} knows that all of these events took place prior to her turning 12 of age and believes that most occurred from age 5 through 11 (March 1, 1988 through March 21, 1995. She became pregnant and was made to have an abortion at age 11 1/2. She doesn't remember any sexual abuse after that date. The abuse that occurred in Lafayette County specific to Burrell E. Mohler, Jr. is outlined below.
When this next incident occurred, Jared Mohler, Burrell E. Mohler, Sr. and Burrell Mohler, Jr. were all in the room. They gathered several items that included a screw driver and a pencil. [Victim 1] and her sisters were lined up on the bed on their knees, facing away from their grandfather, father and uncle. [Victim 1] does not know which of the three specifically inserted the items into her anus but her anus was penetrated several times. All three men were working together to insert items into the anus of each girl. This occurred at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County.
[Victim 1] recalls another incident where she was taken outside. Burrell Mohler, Sr., Burrell Mohler, Jr., Jared and Roland were all present. Her grandfather had a German Sheppard and she recalls that something had been tied around its mouth. She was placed on several pallets, lying on her back. The dog was then manipulated by these men to climb on top of her so that the dog could penetrate her with his penis. She remembers the discomfort and being very sore after this occurred. This occurred at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County.
[Censored] also recalls watching as her father; Burrell Mohler, Jr. unzipped his pants, placing his penis in the mouth of her younger brother, [Victim 2]. This occurred at the farm at [censored] Old Concord Road in Lafayette County. [Victim 2] would have been under the age of 12 at the time of this incident as he was identified as being younger than [Victim 1]. [Victim 2] has also been interviewed and has given a statement to police detailing this act of abuse.
Further Affiant Sayeth Naught
[Signatures]
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI
ASSOCIATE DIVISION
COMPLAINT
STATE OF MISSOURI
Plaintiff,
vs.
Jared Leroy Mohler
[Censored] Fair Lane
Columbia, MO
Defendant
COUNT: I
The Prosecuting Attorney for the
County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the
defendant in violation of Section 566.030, RSMo, committed the felony of
forcible rape, punishable upon conviction under Section 566.030, RSMo, in that
between March 1, 1988 and March 21, 1995, in the County of Lafayette, State of
Missouri, the defendant knowingly had sexual intercourse with [Victim 1], a
child less than twelve years old, by the use of forcible compulsion.
Charge Code: 1101199.0
COUNT: II
The Prosecuting Attorney for the
County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the
defendant in violation of Section 566.060, RSMo, in that between March 1, 1988
and March 21, 1995, in the County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, the defendant
knowingly had deviate sexual intercourse with [Victim 1], a child less tahn
twelve years old, by the use of forcible compulsion.
Charge Code: 1108099.0
COUNT: III
The Prosecuting Attorney for the
County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the
defendant in violation of Section 568.080, RSMo, committed the class C felony of
use of a child in a sexual performance, punishable upon conviction under
Section(s) 568.080, RSMo, in that between March 1, 1988 and March 21, 1995, in
the County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, the defendant acting in concert with
another, knowingly induced [Victim 1], a child less than seventeen years old, to
engage in a sexual performance, knowing the character and content thereof, in
which various objects were inserted into the anus of [Victim 1].
Charge Code: 2220599.0
COUNT: IV
The Prosecuting Attorney for the
County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the
defendant in violation of Section 568.080, RSMo, committed the class C felony of
use of a child in a sexual performance, punishable upon conviction under
Section(s) 568.080, RSMo, in that between March 1, 1988 and March 21, 1995, in
the County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, the defendant, acting in concert
with another, knowingly induced [Victim 1], a child less than seventeen years
old, to engage in a sexual performance, knowing the character and content
thereof, in which a dog was manipulated to have sexual contact with [Victim 1].
Charge Code: 2220599.0
RANGE OF PUNISHMENT: Class A Felony -- 10 to 30 years of life imprisonment in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Class B Felony -- 5 to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Class C Felony -- 1 to 7 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, or 1 year in the County Jail and/or up to a $5,000.00 fine. Class D Felony -- 1 to 4 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, or 1 year in the County Jail and/or up to a $5,000.000 fine.
The facts that form the basis for this information and belief are contained in the attached statement(s) of facts concerning this matter, which statement(s) are made a part hereof and are submitted herewith as a base upon which this court may find the existence of probable cause of the issuance of the warrant.
Wherefore, the Prosecuting Attorney prays that an arrest warrant be issued as provided by law.
[Signature]
KELLIE WINGATE RITCHIE, #36569
Prosecuting Attorney
County of Lafayette
PROBABLY CAUSE STATEMENT FORM
Date: November 3, 2009
I, Cynthia L. Schroer, knowing that false statements on this form are punishable by law, state that the facts contained herein are true.
1. I have probably cause to believe that, Jared Leroy Mohler.: 01/27/1961, W/M SSN; [censored] -- Listed Address: [censored] Fair Lane, Columbia, MO. Physical Identifiers: 6'04" - 295 lbs.
2. The facts supporting this belief are as follows:
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department was contacted in August of 2009 by a Detective with the Independence Police Department with information of criminal activity perpetrated on children under the age of 12 at a location identified as [censored] Old Concord Road, Bates City, Missouri, Lafayette County. This property was purchased by Burrell Edward Mohler, Sr. on March 22, 1974. It was then purchased by his son, Burrell Edward Mohler, Jr. on July 19, 1995.
Burrell, Sr. fathered four sons identified as Burrell, Edward Mohler, Jr. Jared L. Mohler, Roland N. Mohler and David A. Mohler. Burrell Jr. fathered six children; five girls and one boy. The six children of Burrell Jr. have now approached authorities with information alleging abuse by all four sons of Burrell, Sr. as well as Burrell, Sr. himself.
On October 29, 2009, I interviewed [Victim 1], age 26 who was identified as one of the victims in this matter. [Victim 1] is one of the female children of Burrell, Jr. and was born in 1983. She had suppressed many of the memories of abuse perpetrated on her as well as her siblings and is very fearful of her grandfather, father and uncles. During this interview, she identified 8 specific memories of abuse and a 9th that was perpetrated on her brother that she was forced to watch. The act perpetrated against her brother would also have been during the time frame listed below. She has many memories of abuse, but some of the abuse occurred in other jurisdictions in the State of Missouri as well as another State. [Victim 1} knows that all of these events took place prior to her turning 12 of age and believes that most occurred from age 5 through 11 (March 1, 1988 through March 21, 1995. She became pregnant and was made to have an abortion at age 11 1/2. She doesn't remember any sexual abuse after that date. The abuse that occurred in Lafayette County specific to Jared Mohler is outlined below.
Jared Mohler, [Victim 1's] uncle came into the upstairs bathroom as she was taking a bath. He reached into the water and inserted his fingers into her vagina and asked her if it felt good. This occurred at the farm at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County.
When this next incident occurred, Jared Mohler, Burrell E. Mohler, Sr. and Burrell E. Mohler, Jr. were all in the room. They gathered several items that included a screw driver and a pencil. [Victim 1] and her sisters were lined up on the bed on their knees, facing away from their grandfather, father and uncle. [Victim 1] does not know which of the three specifically inserted the items into her anus but her anus was penetrated several times. All three men were working together to insert items into the anus of each girl. This occurred at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County.
[Victim 1] recalls another incident where she was taken outside. Burrell Mohler, Sr., Burrell Mohler, Jr., Jared and Roland were all present. Her grandfather had a German Sheppard and she recalls that something had been tied around its mouth. She was placed on several pallets, lying on her back. The dog was then manipulated by these men to climb on top of her so that the dog could penetrate her with his penis. She remembers the discomfort and being very sore after this occurred. This occurred at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County.
[Victim 1] was also wed to Jared Mohler in a ceremony. After the wedding, she was led to the chicken coup which was also located on the farm at [censored] Old Concord Road in Lafayette County. She remembers her grandfather putting a blanket over the glass door and saying "you all have fun". She then recalls that Jared had sex with her by placing his penis in her vagina.
Further Affiant Sayeth Naught
[Signatures]
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI
ASSOCIATE DIVISION
COMPLAINT
STATE OF MISSOURI
Plaintiff,
vs.
Roland Neil Mohler
Bates City, MO 64011
Defendant.
COUNT: I
The Prosecuting Attorney for the
County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the
defendant in violation of Section 568.080, RSMo, committed the class C felony of
use of a child in a sexual performance, punishable upon conviction under
Section(s) 568.080, RSMo, in that between March 1, 1988 and March 21, 1995, in
the County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, the defendant, knowingly induced
[Victim 1], a child less than seventeen years old, to engage in a sexual
performance, knowing the character and content thereof, in which a dog was
manipulated to have sexual contact with [Victim 1].
Charge Code: 2220599.0
RANGE OF PUNISHMENT: Class A Felony -- 10 to 30 years of life imprisonment in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Class B Felony -- 5 to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Class C Felony -- 1 to 7 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, or 1 year in the County Jail and/or up to a $5,000.00 fine. Class D Felony -- 1 to 4 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, or 1 year in the County Jail and/or up to a $5,000.000 fine.
The facts that form the basis for this information and belief are contained in the attached statement(s) of facts concerning this matter, which statement(s) are made a part hereof and are submitted herewith as a base upon which this court may find the existence of probable cause of the issuance of the warrant.
Wherefore, the Prosecuting Attorney prays that an arrest warrant be issued as provided by law.
[Signature]
KELLIE WINGATE RITCHIE, #36569
Prosecuting Attorney
County of Lafayette
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT FORM
Date: November 3, 2009
I, Cynthia L. Schroer, knowing that false statements on this form are punishable by law, state that the facts contained herein are true.
1. I have probable cause to believe that, Roland Neil Mohler; DOB: 05/26/1962; W/M SSN: [censored] -- Listed Adress: [censored] Bates City, MO 64011 Physical Identifiers: 6'02" -- 250 lbs.
2. The facts supporting this belief are as follows:
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department was contacted in August of 2009 by a Detective with the Independence Police Department with information of criminal activity perpetrated on children under the age of 12 at a location identified as [censored] Old Concord Road, Bates City, Missouri, Lafayette County. This property was purchased by Burrell Edward Mohler, Sr. on March 22, 1974. It was then purchased by his son, Burrell Edward Mohler, Jr. on July 19, 1995.
Burrell, Sr. fathered four sons identified as Burrell, Edward Mohler, Jr. Jared L. Mohler, Roland N. Mohler and David A. Mohler. Burrell Jr. fathered six children; five girls and one boy. The six children of Burrell Jr. have now approached authorities with information alleging abuse by all four sons of Burrell, Sr. as well as Burrell, Sr. himself.
On October 29, 2009, I interviewed [Victim 1], age 26 who was identified as one of the victims in this matter. [Victim 1] is one of the female children of Burrell, Jr. and was born in 1983. She had suppressed many of the memories of abuse perpetrated on her as well as her siblings and is very fearful of her grandfather, father and uncles. During this interview, she identified 8 specific memories of abuse and a 9th that was perpetrated on her brother that she was forced to watch. The act perpetrated against her brother would also have been during the time frame listed below. She has many memories of abuse, but some of the abuse occurred in other jurisdictions in the State of Missouri as well as another State. [Victim 1} knows that all of these events took place prior to her turning 12 of age and believes that most occurred from age 5 through 11 (March 1, 1988 through March 21, 1995. She became pregnant and was made to have an abortion at age 11 1/2. She doesn't remember any sexual abuse after that date. The abuse that occurred in Lafayette County specific to Jared Mohler is outlined below.
[Victim 1[ recalls an incident where she was taken outside. Burrell Mohler, Sr., Murrell Mohler, Jr., Jared and Roland were all present. Her grandfather had a German Sheppard and she recalls that something had been tied around its mouth. She was placed on several pallets, lying on her back. The dog was then manipulated by these men to climb on top of her so that the dog could penetrate her with his penis. She remembers the discomfort and being very sore after this occurred. This occurred at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County.
Further Affiant Sayeth Naught
[Signatured]
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI
ASSOCIATE DIVISION
COMPLAINT
STATE OF MISSOURI
Plaintiff,
vs.
David A. Mohler
[Censored] S. Maple
Lamoni, IA
Defendant
COUNT: I
The Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, upon information and belief, charges the defendant in violation of Section 566.030, RSMo, committed the felony of forcible rape, punishable upon conviction under Section 566.030, RSMo, in that between March 1, 1990 and March 21, 1992, in the County of Lafayette, State of Missouri, the defendant knowingly had sexual intercourse with [Victim 1], a child less than twelve years old, by the use of forcible compulsion.
The range of punishment for a
class B felony is imprisonment in the custody of the Missouri Department of
Corrections for a term of years not less than five (5) years and not to exceed
fifteen (15) years.
Charge Code: 1103199.0
RANGE OF PUNISHMENT: Class A Felony -- 10 to 30 years of life imprisonment in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Class B Felony -- 5 to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Class C Felony -- 1 to 7 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, or 1 year in the County Jail and/or up to a $5,000.00 fine. Class D Felony -- 1 to 4 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, or 1 year in the County Jail and/or up to a $5,000.000 fine.
The facts that form the basis for this information and belief are contained in the attached statement(s) of facts concerning this matter, which statement(s) are made a part hereof and are submitted herewith as a base upon which this court may find the existence of probable cause of the issuance of the warrant.
Wherefore, the Prosecuting Attorney prays that an arrest warrant be issued as provided by law.
[Signature]
KELLIE WINGATE RITCHIE, #36569
Prosecuting Attorney
County of Lafayette
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT FORM
Date: November 3, 2009
I, Cynthia L. Schroer, knowing that false statements on this form are punishable by law, state that the facts contained herein are true.
1. I have probable cause to believe that, David A. Mohler; DOB: 08/12/57; W/M SSN: [censored] -- Listed Address: [Censored] S. Maple, Lamoni, Iowa. Physical Identifiers: 5'10" - 210 lbs.
2. The facts supporting this belief are as follows:
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department was contacted in August of 2009 by a Detective with the Independence Police Department with information of criminal activity perpetrated on children under the age of 12 at a location identified as [censored] Old Concord Road, Bates City, Missouri, Lafayette County. This property was purchased by Burrell Edward Mohler, Sr. on March 22, 1974. It was then purchased by his son, Burrell Edward Mohler, Jr. on July 19, 1995.
Burrell, Sr. fathered four sons identified as Burrell, Edward Mohler, Jr. Jared L. Mohler, Roland N. Mohler and David A. Mohler. Burrell Jr. fathered six children; five girls and one boy. The six children of Burrell Jr. have now approached authorities with information alleging abuse by all four sons of Burrell, Sr. as well as Burrell, Sr. himself.
On October 29, 2009, I interviewed [Victim 1], age 26 who was identified as one of the victims in this matter. [Victim 1] is one of the female children of Burrell, Jr. and was born in 1983. She had suppressed many of the memories of abuse perpetrated on her as well as her siblings and is very fearful of her grandfather, father and uncles. During this interview, she identified 8 specific memories of abuse and a 9th that was perpetrated on her brother that she was forced to watch. The act perpetrated against her brother would also have been during the time frame listed below. She has many memories of abuse, but some of the abuse occurred in other jurisdictions in the State of Missouri as well as another State. [Victim 1} knows that all of these events took place prior to her turning 12 of age and believes that most occurred from age 5 through 11 (March 1, 1988 through March 21, 1995. She became pregnant and was made to have an abortion at age 11 1/2. She doesn't remember any sexual abuse after that date. Outlined below is the act of abuse that David Mohler perpetrated on [Victim 1] during the time frame that she would have been age 5 through 11 with the act most probably occurring when she was 7, 8 or 9. (years 1990, 1991, 1992).
David Mohler was picked to "marry" [Victim 1] and a ceremony was conducted in the basement of the farm located at [censored] Old Concord Road, Lafayette County. [Victim 1] remembers that when these ceremonies would be held (there was more than); she and her sisters would pick flowers to adorn their hair. They also wore special dresses. After the ceremony where [Victim 1] was married to David Mohler, he walked her out to a travel camper that was parked in the yard at the farm. He told her that they would "become one person" and said "see, I go in you like this". That is when he penetrated her vagina with his penis.
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