The Pastor, the Affair, and the Fall | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

A chilling twist in the Angels Landing murder case: David Vander Meer, accused of pushing his wife off a cliff in 2006, took his own life in jail just days after being arrested for her death. His suicide note confessed to feeling trapped by the evidence — but also revealed disturbing claims of an affair with a minor, allegedly orchestrated to “clear the way” for their relationship, right before the fatal hike. The girl he allegedly dated broke up with him the day before the trip — then later became his wife before their divorce, amid cheating allegations. No charges were ever filed for the…