Christian radio host paid sicko to rape 12-year-old Michigan boy, authorities say

By Nina Golgowski
New York Daily News
June 24, 2014

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/christian-radio-host-charged-raping-12-year-old-boy-article-1.1842695

John Balyo, 35, a former Christian radio host for WCSG, has reportedly admitted to raping a 12-year-old boy in Michigan last May.

Balyo allegedly paid Ronald Lee Moser (pictured), 42, of Battle Creek, to organize his rape date with the child. Moser was indicted in federal court on child exploitation and child pornography charges.

Balyo is currently being held without bail and reportedly faces life in prison for first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

A Christian radio host in Michigan has allegedly admitted to raping a 12-year-old boy.

John Balyo, 35, formerly of radio station WCSG, was arrested at last Friday's Big Ticket Christian music festival in Gaylord, Mich. after authorities say he paid to have sex with the boy on May 17.

His accused rape-date organizer, Battle Creek resident Ronald Lee Moser, 42, was later arrested on June 5 after authorities stormed his home and found him with a 12-year-old boy, MLIVE.com reported.

Moser was also found with a cell phone containing photos of the boy wearing a thong in sexually suggestive poses and several online photo albums containing child pornography that authorities believe he traded online.

One online profile allegedly set up by Moser, under the user name "JAYBOY33," stated he was "looking for people in or around michigan that r in to kids," according to MLIVE.com.

Moser was indicted in federal court on child exploitation and child pornography charges.

Two weeks later, Balyo was collared and charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert said Balyo admitted to "some" of the allegations, MLive.com reported.

Meanwhile his employer of eight years, WCSG, which is operated by Cornerstone University, announced his termination along with pleas for prayers.

"We sincerely grieve over these recent events, in particular the tragic impact on victims and their parents. The trafficking and exploitation of minors is absolutely deplorable," Chris Lemke, executive director of Cornerstone University Radio, said in a statement Monday.

A probable cause hearing for Balyo was scheduled for July 7 while a trial for Moser has been scheduled for Aug. 18.

Balyo's currently being held without bail and reportedly faces life in prison.