Former minister charged in 1975 slaying of 8-year-old girl in Pennsylvania

A retired minister in Georgia has been charged with murder in the slaying of an 8-year-old girl whose remains were found in southeastern Pennsylvania almost a half-century ago. David Zandstra, 83, of the Atlanta suburb of Marietta is charged with criminal homicide, first--, second- and third-degree murder, kidnapping of a minor and a related count in the 1975 death of Gretchen Harrington in Delaware County.

[trackrunner]

That's right folks. He went to church and preached the Gospel like my pastor, yet he fits the definition of thoes who will go to Hell. A wicked clean cut man, who was nice to everyone. He could quote verses, consol the downtrodden, Baptize converts, come to your house for Sunday dinner, give to charity and missionaries and yet he had the heart to commit such evil!

[RaNcR]

He is 83, I don’t think he gives a fk anymore; that’s why he came and confessed. what’s more sad is he basically lived better part of his life without consequences.

[TRM_]

Hand him over to her dad-- no need for a trial. I think abiut my 8 year old grandson and a grown monster beating him to death--- how can such evil exist. There is no justice for our children

[MacSwan]

It’s beyond sickening. He deserves no mercy.

[onacloud]

Dirty son of a 🤬Now u confess? After living a full free life u want to confess now having two feet in the damn grave. I don't understand how u can murder an innocent child and pretend like you're trying to help the family find her.

[fsu]

People like him represent a conundrum and mind boggling scenario because they are wolves in sheep’s clothing! Catch them all regardless of their age and give them the death penalty!

[shirleyallen]

With one foot already in the grave, he confessed. As a preacher he knew he was Hellbound.

[Pamela.B]

“Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, & upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, & his right eye shall be utterly darkened.” ZECHARIAH 11:17

[nunyafkinbiddnes]

Once a Pedo, Always a Pedo
Just ask your local church .

[dmhpdco]

All these years? It's so sad that a person can get away with killing somebody for so many years, sometimes I ain't trying to be funny sometimes I figure some people get away with things because the color of their skin... I'm just being honest open your eyes and stop playing blind...

[bond]

Bad, that he got away for so many years before he got caught, this criminal deserve all of the above, and more.

[sharon]

"...they've just always been very nice people". That's how religion goes😒

[jazziez]

he's 80 lived his full life and don't care if he sits in a cell cause he old and senile

[mitch]

They need to do a new grave-side funeral to replace the one done by this murderous monster!

[maryjogreen]

What is this disgusting man’s issue?? How can he beat her ?? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭scum of the earth!! EVIL pure EVIL

[LUTfam]

"bUt, I'm A gOOd ChRiStIAn."

[LootShrimp]

No different from the individuals who go into any other field that involves children; which is why any occupation that involves children should require a psychological evaluation, the same type of evaluation that governmental agents have to go through.

[bb-lteh]

his victim must have been so terrified when he did this. capital punishment is a necessary thing. these kinds of crimes committed against our children being EXACTLY when the death penalty should be applied. set an example, send a message to the potential perpetrators of these atrocities. IF YOU HURT A CHILD YOU WILL PAY WITH YOUR LIFE

[kitkatkels]

So sad. Im glad he’ll finish out his days in a miserable jail cell at least. Ugh

[mejustme]

What is so incredible is how Men lust after CHILDREN A very special place in Hell for him for sure ❤ I’m heartbroken for the girl 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔