Fr. Robert N. Burkholder
Called one of Michigan’s worst pedophiles. Abused in the1940s. First complaint in 1968. “Retired” in 1985. Removed in 1993 after admitting in writing to molesting at least 23 boys. Civil suits filed in 1994; dismissed on statute of limitations. Settlement in 1995. On sick leave per Catholic Directory but worked as an Army chaplain in Hawaii from 1982. Extradited in 2002; pleaded no contest. Sentenced to 30 days jail and five years probation. Permanently removed without privileges in 2005. Named in two suits in Hawaii in 2009 filed by same plaintiff. Died 6/6/2006. Included on Detroit archdiocese’s list 6/10/2019.
- Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report October 2009
- Detroit Free Press 04.12.02
- Associated Press 08.27.02
- Detroit Free Press 08.28.02
- Detroit Free Press 09.13.02
- Honolulu Advertiser 09.18.02
- Detroit Free Press 11.02.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Detroit Free Press 04.14.03
- Detroit Free Press 06.20.03
- Associated Press 05.27.05
- AveWatch 12.22.08
- Honolulu Advertiser 01.23.09
- Detroit Free Press 01.25.09
- Honolulu Advertiser 07.21.09
- Archdiocese of Detroit List 06.10.19
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