An Indiana youth pastor, who also worked as a substitute teacher and high school track coach, has admitted to engaging in sexual activities with a minor inside his church. Bryan Crabtree, 35, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested and is facing felony charges of sexual misconduct and child solicitation. Court documents filed against Crabtree revealed that he expressed a sense of inevitability regarding the exposure of his actions, telling police, "I knew this would come out," FOX59 reports.

Crabtree initially characterized the relationship with the victim as friendly but later admitted to investigators that he "definitely wanted [the relationship] to go there." The age of the victim at the onset of their improper relationship was repeatedly misstated by Crabtree, changing his account to finally acknowledge that the girl was "14 or 15" after law enforcement confronted him with factual information about her age. The disturbing details include a confession that their encounters predominantly took place within the church premises and at Crabtree's residence, as per WTHR.

The investigation also unearthed explicit digital evidence. "There were probably 3-4 dozen" images and videos exchanged between the victim and Crabtree, including "to do lists" where he would request specific sexual pictures or videos, Crabtree told authorities. The extent of the digital interaction suggests a level of premeditation and exploitation that aligns with the severity of the charges brought against the youth pastor.

Following his arrest, Crabtree's bond was set at a cash amount of $3,750. He is scheduled to face the legal consequences of his actions at an initial hearing slated for Monday, July 1 at 11 a.m. Situated about 55 miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis, the community of Sulphur Springs remains shaken by these events, casting a somber light on the institutions entangled by Crabtree's conduct.