Warren Jeffs is an American religious leader best known as the prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS Church), a polygamous movement.

Born on December 3, 1955, in Sacramento, California, Jeffs has been involved in numerous controversies and has been convicted of several sex crimes involving children.

Despite his imprisonment, he continues to be regarded as a leader by some members of the FLDS Church.

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• Full name: Warren Steed Jeffs
• Date of birth: December 3, 1955
• Age: 68 years
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Sacramento, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Religious leader

Early Life & Education

Warren Jeffs was born prematurely on December 3, 1955, to Rulon Jeffs and Merilyn Steed in Sacramento, California and is 68 years old as of 2023.

His father, Rulon Jeffs, became the President of the FLDS Church in 1986 and had multiple wives and numerous children. Warren grew up outside Salt Lake City, Utah, and spent his formative years in the FLDS community.

He had a strict upbringing, was known for being disciplined, and was a stickler for the rules.

Personal Life

As a leader of the FLDS Church, Warren Jeffs practiced polygamy and had numerous wives. Former church members claim that he had as many as 87 wives. One of his wives, Naomi Jessop, became his favorite and confidant.

Jeffs had the authority to arrange marriages between his followers, assigning wives to husbands and even reassigning wives, children, and homes to other men within the community.

However, his control over the FLDS Church has diminished after his conviction and imprisonment.

Career

Before his father died in 2002, Warren Jeffs served as a counsellor to the church leader and held various positions within the FLDS Church.

Following his father’s death, he assumed the role of President and Prophet, Seer and Revelator of the FLDS Church. He exerted control over the community, including its land and resources, and continued the practice of plural marriage as a requirement for exaltation in the afterlife.

Warren Jeffs gained national attention in 2006 when he was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List for involvement in illegal marriages between his adult male followers and underage girls.

He was arrested in 2006 in Nevada and was subsequently convicted of multiple sex crimes involving children. In 2011, he was sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault of a minor and aggravated sexual assault against a child.

Net Worth

Although Warren Jeffs’ exact net worth is unknown, it is estimated to be around $13 million.

This estimation is based on his control over the FLDS Church’s assets, including extensive land holdings in Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah, valued at over $100 million.

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