Responsible for transporting the children from Trinity to Reformed, Zandstra would use his green Rambler station wagon or a white and blue Volkswagen bus. When Harrington did not appear at Reformed, her father alerted the police.
Two months after Harrington’s disappearance, her remains were found in a nearby park, marking a tragic end to the Pennsylvania pastor crime that shook the community.
Confession of the Pennsylvania Pastor Crime
In a shocking twist, Zandstra confessed to the Pennsylvania pastor crime on July 17, in Marietta, Georgia, where he now resides. This confession followed an interview with his daughter’s childhood friend who accused Zandstra of sexual assault during a sleepover at his home when she was 10.
Initially, Zandstra denied any involvement in Harrington’s murder. However, the revelation of the sexual assault allegations led to his admission of guilt in this chilling Pennsylvania pastor crime.
