Texas Pastor Pleads Guilty to Possessing 150K Files of Disturbing Child P@rnography with BDSM and Bestiality Themes
A Texas pastor, David Lloyd Walther, shocked his community when he pleaded guilty to downloading over 150,000 files of child p@rnography with BDSM and bestiality themes. Walther, who served as the pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Round Rock, Texas, for 18 years, confessed to knowingly searching for, downloading, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material. The discovery of the extensive collection, some of which was accessed at the church premises, has led to severe legal consequences and a rupture within the congregation.
Files of Disturbing Child P@rnography
Walther’s arrest in October unveiled a disturbing collection of child p@rnography stored on his computer. Investigators found over 100,000 images and 5,000 videos of child sexual abuse material on two large computer hard drives during a search of his home. The files were organized in crudely labeled folders, with one folder titled “BDSM” containing images of prepubescent children in explicit and degrading poses. Another folder, labeled “Zoo,” contained a bestiality video involving a dog and a female toddler. Walther also downloaded videos showing young girls being sexually abused by adult men, as well as children being forced to engage in abusive acts.
Confession and Legal Consequences
Upon his arrest, Walther immediately admitted to his crimes and acknowledged his addiction to p@rnography. He confessed to regularly downloading and viewing p@rnography involving both adults and minors, with the children depicted ranging from 8 to 17 years old. Walther claimed to go through cycles of guilt and would purge the illicit files but admitted to knowingly engaging in wrongful activities. Although he claimed not to know he had been distributing the videos through BitTorrent, the severity of his actions remains unchanged.
Community Impact and Church Response
According to New York Post, Faith Baptist Church quickly cut ties with Walther and erased any trace of him from its social media channels. Deacon David Clawson expressed regret for what occurred during Walther’s tenure, emphasizing the church’s commitment to moving forward. The community has been left shocked and disturbed by the actions of someone entrusted with the spiritual well-being of others. The church now faces the task of healing and rebuilding trust in the aftermath of this unsettling revelation.
Legal Consequences and Maximum Penalty
David Lloyd Walther faces severe legal repercussions for his actions. He could be sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in prison and fined up to $250,000. The court will determine the appropriate punishment, taking into account the nature and extent of his offenses.
