July 30, 2007
A volunteer at a west-end Mormon church has been charged with molesting a child, and police believe there could be more victims out there.
Sixty-four-year-old Melvin MacNeil (pictured) is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl over a period of two years.
MacNeil was helping to coordinate missionary work in Toronto, and police say he had regular access to children at the church on Ossington, north of Bloor.
"It's believed there may be other victims and anyone with information is asked to contact 14 division, Youth Family Services at
416-808-1405
," said Det. Const. Chu Chang."These are very serious charges for an 8-year-old victim, truly innocent."
Those who knew MacNeil were shocked to hear of the charges.
"He was a very nice man, I find that hard to believe," remarked church member Laurie Still.
"Very amicable, very nice person."
The accused is currently in police custody and a bail hearing has been scheduled for August 27.
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_13318.aspx
This is Laurie Still, I found the news article couched in with the slasher murderers by this TV station overblows the situation. A man is inocent until proven guilty and several statements are left to imply a man condemened before he even has his day in court.
ReplyDeletethis is his granddaughter... and I had been molested by him as well as others in our family who had chosen to stay quiet... but i no longer choose to stay quiet!! I want answers!!!!!!
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