A Haywood County pastor is accused of breaking into a woman's home and stealing a sex toy and a bottle of personal lubricant. 48 year old Scott Murray faces felony burglary and larceny charges. He was part of the Pastoral Ministries and Outreach programs at New Covenant Church in Clyde for nearly a decade.
Investigators say the incident happened late Friday night and by Saturday, Murray had turned himself in and resigned from his job.
The congregation and the entire Clyde community say they are shocked by the news of his arrest. "This is just unreal.. I'm sorry for the pastor and his family," says Linda Mason of Clyde.
The church's senior pastor, Nick Honerkamp, tells News 13 that he and his entire staff were shocked by the allegations. He says he is deeply grieving for the victim and praying for her, her family, and Scott Murray.
Poster Comment:
There is a video with more info at the URL above. Murray is a Jewish name. I wonder if Abe Foxman will call the TV station and tell them to drop the story.