SEATTLE (WA)
Seattle PI
By CASEY MCNERTHNEY, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF
A Seattle minister and former foster parent whom prosecutors say sexually assaulted multiple children may have additional victims who haven’t come forward, police said.
King County prosecutors contend Timothy L. Dampier sexually assaulted at least three boys and likely molested many more. Dampier, formerly a licensed foster parent, had been employed by at least eight organizations serving children.
Police said his work included time at Samuel House, a Kent group home, and the Union Gospel Mission. When Dampier was arrested he was working at the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club, but was suspended after the investigation was launched.
“We want to ensure that any and all victims receive not only the assistance they need, but justice,” Detective Jeff Kappel said in a statement. “Just because the suspect is in custody is not a reason to not come forward with information about additional crimes that may have
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