Ex-youth pastor charged with wife’s murder, 20 years after her fall

David Vander Meer, a former youth pastor, has been charged with his wife Bernadette's murder, 20 years after she fell to her death on Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park. Initially, the incident was ruled an accident, but recent evidence and investigative breakthroughs led to these charges. This case highlights the complexities and sometimes long delays in achieving justice, especially when evidence is uncovered decades later. The charges against Vander Meer could have significant implications for how cold cases are handled and the reevaluation of past investigations.