'The worst kind of predator': Louisiana pastor found guilty for third time of molesting teen boys

Terry Reed, who was convicted at trial of abusing two minors, could be imprisoned for 40 years

'The worst kind of predator': Louisiana pastor found guilty for third time of molesting teen boys

TL;DR

  • Terry Reed, 66, convicted of sexually molesting two minors in Louisiana.
  • This is Reed's third conviction for abusing teen boys.
  • Reed used biblical verses to manipulate and justify his behavior.
  • One victim reported abuse after moving into Reed's home at 16; another came forward after the arrest.
  • Reed has prior convictions from 1997 and 2017 for similar offenses.
  • He faces up to 40 years in prison for the latest convictions.
  • A separate incident in 2002 involved the electrocution deaths of two boys at Reed's home, which was not classified by authorities.
  • The article references other recent cases of sexually abusive religious leaders in the US.