Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting (https://kycir.org/series/the-popes-long-con/)
A case file released by LMPD last week shows that, even after the case was reopened, detectives did little investigating until the day before KyCIR published a sweeping investigation of Dan Johnson.
“The Pope’s Long Con” is among 60 nominees for the the Peabody, and was chosen from more than 1,200 entries.
The self-proclaimed Pope from Bullitt County walks down a rear stairwell at the Heart of Fire Church and steps out of sight.
His wife, Rebecca Johnson, steps forward.
Kentucky preacher-turned-politician Danny Ray Johnson calls himself “Pope.” But behind the state lawmaker’s persona — cultivated, built up and fine-tuned over decades — is a web of lies and deception. A mysterious fire. Attempted arson and false testimony. Alleged molestation in the church.