The Sinister Minister - Jackson Township, Pennsylvania

Suspicious Deaths of Two Wives

• 💡 Juel Shurmer, Pastor AB Shurmer's first wife, died in 1999 from a seemingly accidental fall down basement stairs, but her family noted extensive head trauma inconsistent with a simple fall.
• 📌 Betty Jean Scherzer, AB's second wife, died in 2008 in a car crash he claimed was caused by swerving to avoid a deer, but she was found unrestrained and severely injured.

Pastor's Pattern of Deceit

• ⚡ AB Shurmer had a history of multiple affairs with women in his congregation, starting just two years into his marriage with Juel.
• ⚠️ He used his position as a pastor for personal gain and manipulation, preying on vulnerable individuals seeking spiritual guidance.
• 💬 AB lied about Juel's death, telling Betty's son that his first wife died of cancer to avoid suspicion.

The Second Wife's Tragic End

• 🚗 Betty's car crash was initially ruled an accident, but investigators later found no skid marks or evidence of evasive maneuvers, contradicting AB's story of swerving for a deer.
• 🩸 Forensic analysis revealed absorbed blood on the passenger seat, indicating Betty was bleeding and placed in the car before the crash.
• 🦌 AB claimed Betty