Jonathan Peternel, son of Indiana megachurch pastor Nathan Peternel, was arrested on seven felony counts, including child exploitation, in October. Now, new horrifying details about what investigators found on his phone come to light. And it has a link to convicted music mogul Sean \u201cDiddy\u201d Combs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pendleton, Indiana, was left in a state of shock as news of an arrest was made public some months ago, when Jonathan Peternel, from Pendleton, Indiana, the son of megachurch pastor Nathan Peternel, was arrested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It came after the Hamilton County Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force seized electronic devices from the 24-year-old\u2019s home. He was arrested on October 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It occurred after the police had received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Submitted by Snapchat, it showed five files of suspected Child Sex Abuse Material, involving prepubescent children, the police said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police\u2019s statement included disturbing details of what was found in Peternel\u2019s electrical devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA search warrant was conducted on Peternel\u2019s residence, where further evidence was located showing that he possessed over 200 files of Child Sex Abuse Material. Some of this included sadomasochistic child abuse, children that appeared to be drugged or intoxicated while being abused, violent child molestation, and photorealistic AI-generated photos of nude pregnant toddlers,\u201d it read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Megachurch pastor\u2019s son arrested over horrific abuse material
Among other disturbing things found, investigators claimed to have discovered sex tapes involving Jonathan\u2019s parents, with his father, Nathan Peternel, being the pastor of a megachurch. They allegedly found more than 50 photos and videos on Jonathan\u2019s phone of his nude parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pastor Nathan Peternel addressed the videos during a tearful church service. He admitted that they were real, but that he and his wife had been \u201cunwise but not sinful\u201d in making them. Moreover, he states that he never expected the recordings to be found among their son\u2019s files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, new shocking information about Jonathan Peternel comes to light. Per the probable cause affidavit, reported by the Christian Post, both Jonathan and his father were at home when police knocked on the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The son of the megachurch pastor told investigators that he was a member of the Indiana National Guard, working as a Blackhawk helicopter mechanic in Shelbyville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigators found Snapchat group named \u201cDiddy Disciples\u201d
Moreover, as they went through his phone, they found a Snapchat group called \u201cDiddy Disciples,\u201d referencing the convicted music mogul Sean \u201cDiddy\u201d Combs, who is currently serving a 50-month sentence for violating the Mann Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pastor Nathan Peternel\u2019s church, Life Church in Indiana, released a statement on its website, saying it was \u201cdeeply saddened by the recent allegations\u201d and calling it a \u201ccrisis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur prayers are with Pastor Nathan and his family during this incredibly difficult time, as well as with the families and individuals impacted by these events,\u201d according to the unsigned statement. \u201cOur hearts remain heavy for all who are suffering. As we walk through this challenging moment, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and transparency.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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