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In May of 1841, he approached church member Catherine Fuller privately,

with a straightforward proposition of sex only a week after they first met. On May 25, 1842,

she testified that Bennett seduced me. Nearly a year ago, I became acquainted with John C. Bennett

after visiting twice, and on the third time, he proposed unlawful intercourse being about one week after

first acquaintance. He said he wished his desires granted. I told him it was contrary to my

feelings. He assured me there was others in higher standing than I was who would conduct in that

way, and there was no harm in it. He said there should be no sin

upon me. If there was any sin, it should come upon himself. John C. Bennett was the first

man that seduced me. No man ever made that attempt before him. Whether Joseph Smith was

aware of this seduction is unknown. However, Bennett's immoralities apparently had reached the prophet's ears weeks later.

I am Ryan McKnight.

I'm Kara Santa Maria.

I am Christopher Smith.

Hi, I'm Andrew Torres.

This is Naked Mormonism.

The Serial Mormon History Podcast.

Today we'll be discussing an aspect of Mormon history, which will overwhelm our narrative

for the rest of 1842.

Once a close friend and confidant of the prophet, now his greatest nemesis, an arch rival

of the prophet, if you will. After the historical segment today, we'll wrap up today's show

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