New details emerge in child abuse case involving Christian authors Heather and Seth Day
October 15, 2026 at 3:19 AM MT · via ChurchLeaders · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

New details have emerged in a child abuse case involving Christian authors and influencers Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day, according to ChurchLeaders. The Days, who have written books on relationships and faith, face allegations related to their treatment of adopted children. Heather Day is a former Latter-day Saint who has written about leaving the church. The case has drawn attention in both evangelical and ex-Mormon communities due to the couple's public platform, though ChurchLeaders did not specify the nature of the new details or the status of any charges.
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