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http://www.news-leader.com/article/2...elor-sentenced

A former camp counselor who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing several
children received two life sentences plus 30 years in prison on Wednesday.

Peter D. Newman, who worked at Kanakuk Kamps near Branson, was given the
sentence by Circuit Judge Mark Orr in Taney County after testimony from
a pair of psychologists, a Kanakuk staff member, a friend of Newman's,
two of his brothers and Newman himself.

Victims and their families did not testify at the hearing. They had
submitted written statements to Orr at an earlier time.

Newman had pleaded guilty in February to three counts of second-degree
statutory sodomy, two counts of first-degree statutory sodomy and two
counts of enticement of a child.

According to court records, Newman enticed children to join him for
"Bible studies" in a hot tub where they would engage in mutual masturbation.

At least one other victim said he and Newman performed oral and anal sex
on each other.

The victim also described Newman as his "spiritual mentor."

The abuse began when Newman first became a counselor in 1999 and
continued until 2009 when he was fired after camp administrators learned
of the allegations.

Newman's eight charges ultimately involved activity with six children.
However, Merrell said after the sentencing that Newman had admitted to
sexual activity with 13 other children as well. Many families chose not
to get involved.

"We won't try to force families to come forward," Merrell said.
"Particularly considering today's sentence."

Newman's attorney, Tom Carver, said he was disappointed in the outcome.

"I think it was a pretty severe sentence, given Pete's promising ability
to be amenable to treatment," he said.

A psychologist specializing in sex offender issues, Joseph Plaud, had
testified that Newman was a good candidate for treatment.

Another psychologist, Anna Salter, who testified for the state, said
that Newman could pose a danger because he had been able to abuse
children for a decade without being caught.

Newman also spoke to the judge and apologized for his actions.

"I was supposed to model Christ and I didn't," he said, fighting back
tears. "I made him look bad."

Taney County Prosecutor Jeff Merrell told Orr that Newman was "the most
prolific child molester" he's been aware of.

Taney County Sheriff Jimmie Russell said it was a difficult case to
investigate, both personally and logistically.

"It's hard on the investigators, the families and the victims," he said.

He said he was satisfied with the sentence and that it makes a strong
message to the community that Newman's behavior is not tolerated.

"What's upsetting is that he used religion to groom these kids for his
sexual gratification," he said. "That's very upsetting."

Merrell could not specify when Newman would be eligible for parole, but
he said it would be a long time.

Newman still could face charges in Colorado where he committed some of
his crimes at another Kanakuk camp.