Former Louisiana priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, died after being sentenced to life for abusing teens.

Former Louisiana priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, died nine days after being sentenced to life in prison for raping and kidnapping a 16-year-old in 1975. Hecker pleaded guilty to multiple charges, admitting to crimes affecting at least seven victims. Despite confessing to church officials in the 1990s, he continued his ministry and was even promoted to monsignor in 2000, highlighting the Catholic Church's role in covering up abuse cases.

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