Who is Samuel Bateman? Wiki, Age, Wife, Kids, Family, Bio, Arizona Polygamist

Samuel Bateman (born in 1976, age: 46 years) is stated as a polygamist and cult leader from Arizona. He became a part of media news when he got accused of marrying more than 20 women which includes his own daughter, a young girl less than age 15, and even two married women. Samuel Bateman will now be added to the list of criminals who are doing s*x trafficking.

He is facing charges for doing the s*x trafficking of minors girls between Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Nebraska. Let us tell the newsreader that now Samuel is behind bars after U.S. Magistrate Judge Camille Bibles ordered to keep him behind bars until his case gets close with a final decision on punishments.

Samuel Bateman Biography

Much about the secretive life of Samuel Bateman is not disclosed in the media for security reasons after his arrest. What we came to know about him is that he is 46 years old and belongs to Arizona, US. We found that his full name is Samuel Rappylee Bateman. A Facebook account that we found in our research appears to be Samuel stated that he completed his education earlier at Mohave Community College.

Not more about Samuel is disclosed in reports after his arrest. His home was in Colorado City from where his kids were sent to the state child welfare agency.

Samuel Bateman Wiki & Bio

Full Real NameSamuel Rappylee Bateman
NicknameSamuel, Sam
NameSamuel Bateman
Popular forGetting married to 20 wives that included young girls less than age 15
LanguageEnglish
School NameLocal High School.
CollegeMohave Community College.
EducationGraduate
ProfessionFormer Prophet, Criminal
Zodiac SignNot Known
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
Net worthNot Known (Owns two Bentley cars)
Age (as of 2022)46 years old.
Date of BirthIn 1976
Place of BirthAmerican
Current ResidenceArizona

Samuel Bateman’s Father, Mother Name & More

Being in arrest details of Samuel Bateman’s family, parents and siblings have been kept low by FBI agents. The thing that trended in the media about his family is that some family members reported things about him to FBI investigators. His family member told investigators that in 2019 Samuel decided to marry his own teenage daughter. More updates about his family will be made as Samuel Bateman is still under police custody.

Family, Siblings (Nationality & Ethnicity)

NationalityAmerican
ReligionChristianity
EthnicityWhite
SisterNot Known
BrotherNot Known
MotherNot Known
FatherNot Known

Birth Date

Zodiac SignNot Known
Birthdayin 1976
Age46 years

Physical Appearance

Shoe Size10 US (9 UK)
TattoosNo
Body MeasurementsChest- 40, Waist-36, Biceps-15
Distinctive FeaturesWrinkles on Face
Eye ColorBrown
Hair LengthFewer Hairs
Hair ColorGrey and Black
Height (approx.)In Feet Inches: 5′ 8″
In Meters: 1.75 m
In Centimetres: 175 cm
Weight (approx.)In Kilograms: 85 kg
In Pounds: 187 lbs.

Samuel Bateman Wife, Girlfriend & Relationships

After Samuel Bateman was declared accused of getting married to 20 wives in court a little information about his wife leaked in the media. An affidavit sharing much about Samuel was issued against him. The affidavit issued by FBI agent Mr. Dawn A Martin stated that out of the 20 wives of Samuel his wives are his daughters and sisters.

An audio recording that FBI agent Dawn A Martins hared in court shows the negative side of Samuel Inside the audio recording of November 2021. A conversation between Bateman and his followers can be heard.

Bateman shared in his recording that he has got instruction from ‘Heavenly Father” that he needs to serve one of his precious things which is his girls to three of his male followers. Bateman at that time then served his three daughters to three adult men. He watched his daughters while having s*x with three followers.

Out of his three daughters, one was only 12 years old at that time. All this information is recorded in the Affidavit. Providing his safe side Samuel stated that all his daughters have sacrificed their virtue for the Lord. In return of it, God will fix their bodies. This affidavit sharing so many things about Bateman was submitted in federal court in Spokane, Washington earlier.

Children & Personal Life

Relationship StatusMarried
Marital StatusMarried
Wife NameName Not Known
20 Wives
ChildrenSon- Not Known
Daughter– Yes (Name Not Known)
Girlfriend’s NameName Not Known
20 Wives

Samuel Bateman Case Study

The case of Samuel Bateman began when one Whistleblower revealed to the FBI that Samuel is married to 20 women and some of them are young as 9.

FBI took into custody eight young girls out of then many were 9 years old and sent them to the Arizona Department of Child Service in September 2022. At that time Samuel Bateman was arrested by the FBI.

After it, different truths about Samuel got revealed to FBI agents. Investigators shared that Bateman was arrested when he was trafficking 8 young girls inside a squalid trailer furnished with a couch and a bucket for a toilet in September 2022. After all the girls were under the care of the Arizona Department of Child Service custody none of the admitted that they faced sexual abuse ever from Samuel.

But on November 27, 2022, these 8 girls ran away from the Arizona Department of Child Service. They escape from there after they were helped by one of their sister-wives Mrs. Moretta Rose Johnson (19).

All of these 8 girls were then rescued from Airbnb in Spokane between 4-5th December where they were hiding with Moretta Rose. Now Moretta is facing kidnapping charges and is now in police custody.

Though the girls were in custody after their rescue they all were in contact with the adult wives of Samuel Bateman through group chat. Inside Jail, Samuel created contact with his one of adult wives through a phone call. Inside a recorded phone call, a woman can be heard saying that they have two of the girls. When Bateman made the second call to his adult wife she shared with him that all eight girls are now in a hotel room. After this FBI agent rescued the girl from the traced location based on the series of phone calls made by Samuel to his wife.

What Happened in Court?

Samuel Bateman’s case is not closed as of 6th December 2022. Judge Camille Bibles made a statement that he will remain behind bars till his case get closed. Judge also allowed Bateman to get help from outside if he needed any. Judge also raised a statement for the protection of the girls who are underage.

Facts/Trivia

  • Samuel Bateman use to lead an offshoot group of the Mormon Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints.
  • His two homes in Colorado City were raided by the FBI during his arrest in September 2022.
  • Charged are against him that he transported minors between May 2020 and November 2021.
  • He stated in an investigation that remained a prophet in 2019.
  • When he was a prophet he was having 50 followers and married 20 wives.
  • He also remained a trusted follower of FLDS Leader Warren Jeffs.
  • But Mr. Warren Jeff denounced Bateman in a written letter sent to his followers.
  • Evidence added in the Affidavit against Samuel Bateman also stated that Bateman owns a Two Bentley cars.
  • Warren sent this letter from jail as he is in jail now.
  • Bateman’s attorney’s name is  Adam Zickerman.
  • He first came under the eye of an Investigator when he was stopped by a police officer in August while towing a box trailer full of people and children in northern Arizona.
  • In September he was arrested and charged locally with three counts of child abuse.
  • He was earlier kept in Coconino County Jail in Flagstaff.

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FAQs About Samuel Bateman

When was Samuel Bateman arrested?

Samuel Bateman was arrested by the FBI in September 2022.

How many charges does Samuel Bateman is facing?

He is facing more than three counts of child abuse and sex trafficking.

Is Samuel Bateman accused?

Yes, he has been accused of marrying at least 20 women.

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