Sister says she 'never trusted him.' Former youth pastor found guilty of sexual abuse

A former youth minister was found guilty of exposing himself and corruption of a minor in Fayette County Wednesday.Clyde Brothers, 68, of Connellsville Township, remains free on bond while he awaits sentencing. Brothers was charged in March 2017 after admitting to other members of his church that he touched several children. His sister, Ellen Brown, also of Connellsville, says she was always nervous about Brothers' involvement in their children's camp, so she went to other church members with her concerns. "I was afraid of the camp closing because of him and that's why I had to say something," Brown said. "I didn't have any facts or proof, but I just never trusted him."Brothers admitted to the abuse and identified four victims. Only one victim testified in court. "My concern is for the lives that he's destroyed," Brown said. "I just hope the other boys see this and come forward and get the help that they need."

A former youth minister was found guilty of exposing himself and corruption of a minor in Fayette County Wednesday.

Clyde Brothers, 68, of Connellsville Township, remains free on bond while he awaits sentencing.


Brothers was charged in March 2017 after admitting to other members of his church that he touched several children.

His sister, Ellen Brown, also of Connellsville, says she was always nervous about Brothers' involvement in their children's camp, so she went to other church members with her concerns.

"I was afraid of the camp closing because of him and that's why I had to say something," Brown said. "I didn't have any facts or proof, but I just never trusted him."

Brothers admitted to the abuse and identified four victims. Only one victim testified in court.

"My concern is for the lives that he's destroyed," Brown said. "I just hope the other boys see this and come forward and get the help that they need."