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ities speculate that since the bus was discovered only two miles from its destination at the time of the difficulties, Pastor Bell encouraged the children to take only what was necessary and hike on to the retreat area. There is evidence the children left in two groups, one group of six led by thirteenyear-old Jenna Simmons, a church group youth leader. This group, authorities inform us, is the group whose bodies have been located.
''The second group was all boys; fourteenyear-old Donald Capers, fifteen-year-old Gaston Maccar and fifteen-year-old Ronal Breathwaite are still missing. Both Capers and Maccar are residents of the Chinchapah Boy's Home and were employed by the church to assist Pastor Bell at the retreat. Both boys, incidentally, have minor police records and are regarded by both pastors as church rehabilitation projects.
''Let me review the facts as we know them at this time.
"Battle Harbor authorities have thus far found the bodies of six children. All of the children discovered thus far have been dismembered and mutilated. In addition, there is strong evidence to indicate that some parts of the children were surgically removed prior to the mutilation. Authorities also found evidence of extensive cannibalistic activity.
"We're going to speak now to Constable

 
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