How Could You? Hall of Shame-Bryan Meeder UPDATED

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From Panama City, Florida, the director of a group home for foster children, Bryan Meeder, 34, “was arrested over the weekend on lewd and lascivious battery. He’s the director of Claire’s House and officials said the alleged abuse took place while the girl lived in the home.”

“The News-Herald reported the girl told investigators she came to live in the home when she was 13 and began a sexual relationship with Meeder when she was 14. She said it continued through her 18th birthday. Investigators obtained text messages and recordings of conversations between Meeder and the girl.

An investigation is continuing.

Records don’t show whether Meeder has a lawyer.”

Sheriff: Group home director arrested on sex charges[The Ledger 10/18/16 by AP]

“He was ordered held on a cumulative bond of $2.5 million.

Investigators were able to obtain text messages Meeder sent to the victim and recordings of conversations between Meeder and the victim, officials wrote.”

Group home director being held on $2.5 million bond[My panhandle.com 10/21/16]

REFORM Puzzle Piece

Update:“A jury has found the director of a group home not guilty of allegations he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old staying at the home, according to court records.

Bryan Meeder, 33, faced five counts of sexual battery on a child by a person of familial or custodial authority. After a two-day trial, a jury on Wednesday acquitted Meeder on all five counts.

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office reported in October 2016 that Meeder allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl staying in the home. The relationship allegedly continued through her 18th birthday when she reported it to authorities.

Meeder had been in jail since his arrest, court records show.”

Group home director acquitted in sex case [Panama City News Herald 5/3/17]

“The battle is not completely over though, Meeder still faces a charge in Washington County stemming from this case.”

Group Home Director Found Not Guilty in Sex Assault Case[My Panhandle.com 5/3/17]