This guy was a born and raised JW from a large extended JW family. He was well thought of and active when he started this horrific scam. Indications are that other members of his family(and possibly other JW employees) are involved as well, including his used- to- be elder dad. These were some snotty, judgemental people who were particularly hostile toward those who were disfellowshiped or who decided to leave.
http://neworleans.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pressrel09/no112009.htm