A 26 year old man is in custody for shooting a catholic priest years after he allegedly abused him sexually. The suspect says that beginning in 1993 the victim molested him over a 3 year period.
“Police said Stokes (the shooter) told them he shot Blackwell (the priest) because the priest rebuffed his demand for an apology over the alleged sex ual assault, which friends and relatives say torments Stokes.”
Blackwell has been on involuntary leave since 1998 after being accused of similar crimes that took place 20 years ago. The church, understandably, is being tight mouthed.
Why understandably? What can they possibly say at this point to defend themselves. Even they know that. They’ve known that for the last 50 years.