NEW ORLEANS (LA)
WDSU [New Orleans]
September 26, 2023
By Aubry Killion and Travers Mackel
Former priest charged with rape, kidnapping, crimes against nature
A judge has denied a lower bond request for retired Catholic priest Lawrence Hecker. His bond is set at $855,000.
Earlier this month he entered a not guilty plea in court.
Previous Reporting
Retired Catholic priest Lawrence Hecker turned himself into the NOPD this morning.
He was transported to the Orleans Parish Justice Center and booked on charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape, aggravated crimes against nature, and theft.
Hecker was indicted by an Orleans Parish grand jury Thursday.
Hecker, who’s 91 years old is a retired priest, is accused of being a serial child molester.