politically. In fact, she suggested that he write to Ezra Taft Benson (a family friend) and ask for his thoughts. Pres. Benson wrote back and called him to speedy repentance (among other things that he said).

I was there when Ron was conversing with my mother in our home. It was incredibly dark in his presence. He said that Pres. Benson wrote what he did for PR reasons, but that he really agreed with him (Ron). It was as evil a presence I've ever felt in the home.

I told my Mom that I needed her for something (meaning it was time for Ron to leave). That was two weeks before my mission.

He was never allowed back in our home. It was around 5-6 months later that he killed Brenda and her baby. It was a 3-4 week round trip between Japan and the US for me to get letters answered and updated info... very hard to wait for those letters from home.