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Pastor Allegedly Shot Dog in Front of Kid, Forced Them to Bury Body

Pastor Allegedly Shot Dog in Front of Kid, Forced Them to Bury Body

Summary

A pastor named Myron Chorbajian and his wife, Kathleen, are facing over 90 criminal charges, including child abuse and sexual misconduct. Allegations include Myron shooting a dog in front of a child and forcing the child to bury the animal. The couple allegedly abused their seven adopted children starting in the 1980s.

Key Facts

  • Myron Chorbajian is accused of child abuse and sexual misconduct involving his adopted children in the 1980s.
  • He is facing 73 charges, including criminal sexual conduct with a minor and assault.
  • He allegedly committed acts like shooting a dog in front of a child and making the child bury it.
  • Kathleen Chorbajian is accused of knowing about the abuse and not reporting it.
  • The couple was first reported in 1997 after a victim, now an adult, came forward.
  • Several new complaints led to their arrest in May 2025.
  • A judge granted Kathleen a bond but restricted her contact with victims and minors.
  • Kathleen's defense argues she is not a flight risk and questions the severity of the alleged crimes.
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