KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Mohler investigation has a global church based in the metro speaking out after being tossed into the spotlight.
The Burrell Mohler Sr. and this four sons are charged with sexual abuse crimes against young relatives spanning from the 1980’s – mid 1990’s .
This one family has ties to three different churches all connected to one beginning.
Mohler Investigation
Church leaders suddenly found themselves dealing with media attention following the arrest of Burrell Mohler Sr, and his four sons, Burrell Jr., David, Jared and Roland.
Burrell Mohler sr., David and Jared, were lay ministers with the church.
All have been suspended.
"None of these three men had any involvement with children or youth in the congregations where they attended," says Linda Booth, the Church Spokesperson.
Burrell Mohler Jr. was reportedly with the Mormon Church until being ex-communicated.
Roland was with a "restoration branch", which broke with the Community of Christ.
All five men are in jail.