David Vander Meer Charged with Murder and Insurance Fraud Over Bernadette's Angel's Landing Fall

David Vander Meer is charged with murder and insurance fraud after authorities reopen a nearly 20-year-old investigation into the death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Angel's Landing in Zion National Park.Prosecutors say David Vander Meer increased Bernadette Vander Meer's life insurance shortly before the 2006 fall, collected about $567K and gave inconsistent accounts of the hike, prompting the new charges.A tip from Barry Diamond and allegations that David Vander Meer groomed a 16-year-old church member and hosted parties for underage members helped prod investigators to reopen the original accident ruling; Vander Meer is held in the Clark County Detention Center pending extradition to Utah.
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