Priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, died in prison days after a life sentence for 1970s rape.

Louisiana priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, died in prison days after receiving a life sentence for raping a teenage boy in the 1970s. His trial was delayed multiple times due to health issues. Hecker pleaded guilty to kidnapping and raping the victim, avoiding a trial. His attorney said the plea should provide closure for the victims.

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