They put their faith in the church - and the church failed to protect them in the most devastating way.
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In an exclusive investigation we reveal evidence that the Seventh Day Adventist Church was repeatedly told one of its most prominent members was a predatory paedophile.
Donald Kelly used his standing in the church to abuse boys in the UK, then across the world, as he worked in Adventist institutions and on medical missions.
Despite being told of the danger he posed, he died before the Church investigated his crimes.
The Church told us it extends its "deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all who were affected."
Two of his victims, now in their sixties and seventies have been telling their story to our social affairs editor, Jackie Long.
Warning: distressing themes throughout.
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