MA MA - Daniel 'Danny' Croteau, 13, Chicopee, 15 April 1972

jgfitzge · Oct 9, 2017

This cold case definitely needs some current attention. It took place in April, 1972, in the western part of the state, and one of the prime suspects was a Fr. Richard R. Lavigne who later was defrocked due to allegations of sexual assault. If you read any of the books or articles on the Boston Archdiocese and surrounding archdioceses sex abuse scandals you may have run across this case.

Does anyone else know anything about this unsolved murder?

http://archive.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2003/12/14/a_priest_a_boy_a_mystery/

eve carson · Oct 9, 2017

Massachusetts has some very troubling cases going back a long time. Victims of the Archdiocese abuse cases are still coming to light. Those in positions of trust can go undetected as offenders for a long time. People are afraid to speak out and society tends to close their eyes when an offender fits into a category we are conditioned to trust. I hope someone can help find the answers for Danny Croteau. God rest his soul.

jgfitzge · Oct 9, 2017

A heart breaking link on this case...

http://blog.masslive.com/breakingnews/2008/02/documents_reveal_altar_boys_or.html

jgfitzge · Oct 15, 2017

Another link from the Boston Globe, 2008

As it says, "From the very beginning, the chief suspect was a local priest, Richard Lavigne. But it was a time and a place when few would believe a priest could molest, much less kill, a child."

http://archive.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/01/17/a_boys_death_revisited/

jgfitzge · Dec 26, 2017

bumping for Danny...with the recent death of Cardinal Law, this case came to mind again

Whirring · Dec 26, 2017

Thinking of Danny and all who love him particularly at this time of year.

jgfitzge · Dec 26, 2017

Whirring said:
Thinking of Danny and all who love him particularly at this time of year.

Whirring, I think anyone with a brain has a pretty good idea who was responsible...

Whirring · Dec 26, 2017

jgfitzge said:
Whirring, I think anyone with a brain has a pretty good idea who was responsible...

It's horrific. Such a betrayal of trust.

jgfitzge · Dec 26, 2017

Just read the classic manipulation moves this pulled on these boys. Picking them up from school, Playboys under the seat, getting them out of class...here have some wine, making them feel oh so special...like being in a private club.

https://apps.bostonglobe.com/true-crime/friend-forget/

jgfitzge · Mar 1, 2018

Good article mentioning the suspect in this case....

http://www.gazettenet.com/Archives/2015/11/STOBIERSKISPOTLIGHT-HG-112615

jgfitzge · Apr 18, 2018

Trying to keep Danny's case alive and hopefully see justice. Police have only named one suspect...Below is a book written about the murder...

https://www.amazon.com/Death-Altar-Boy-Unsolved-Catholic/dp/1476673454

jgfitzge · May 6, 2018

Bumping for Danny-

Thought about him when the primary suspect's attorney was mentioned in the news recently

jgfitzge · Jun 8, 2018

Bumping for Danny-

an article concerning the main suspect in the case

Priest charged with rape was suspect in 1972 murder

Betty P · Jun 9, 2018

Last year I watched the documentary about the murder of Sr Cesnick and the abuse of the high school girls in Baltimore. Am just now finding this case and those related to Rev Lavigne.

jgfitzge · Sep 19, 2018

Bumping for Danny- found this 2005 60 Minutes segment on the case -

jgfitzge · Dec 19, 2018

Bumping for Danny and his family

jgfitzge · Aug 23, 2019

After watching the keepers on Netflix I got to thinking about Danny Croteau again.

Trying to keep Danny's case alive and hopefully see justice

jgfitzge · Jul 3, 2020

Just bumping for Danny.,,

jgfitzge · Jul 4, 2020

After listening to a podcast about the Sister Kathy case (The Keepers) I am reminded about Danny Croteau again.

Trying to keep Danny's case alive and hopefully see justice

jgfitzge · Aug 11, 2020

I wish a podcast would do Danny’s case. There is enough information out there..,plus you have the hook of the priest sex abuse scandal as a major story line

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