KENTUCKY
WAVE
By Katie Bauer
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A Louisville Archdiocese accountant was about to be indicted for stealing half a million dollars from three parishes, but the case was halted.
The woman at the center of all, Lisa Roth, took her own life on July 6th, the same week an audit was set to occur.
The Fayette County Coroner’s Office in Lexington confirmed that Roth, 60, had committed suicide.
Archdiocese officials said they’re using the case as a wakeup call. When it comes to handling church funds, there are specific policies in place.
“We have very clear written procedures about how money is — cash or non cash gifts are treated, everything from how it is counted, recorded and deposited,” Archdiocese Chancellor Dr. Brian Reynolds said.
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