Fr. Thomas A. Evatt
Placed on leave in 5/02 after accused of performing a lewd act on a boy, age 9, during a rectory overnight stay in 1977. The alleged victim told his father in 1991 and informed police and Diocese in 2002. Evatt said the 1977 incident was a “singular horrible event” that never happened again. Trial pending in 7/03 when Evatt was found dead in his home 7/18/03. Death ruled accidental, due to massive blood loss when Evatt cut his leg on a piece of furniture. Alcohol abuse contributed to his death. On diocese’s list 3/29/19.
- Augusta Chronicle (GA) 05.27.02
- Augusta Chronicle (GA) 05.29.02
- Post and Courier 05.30.02
- Augusta Chronicle (GA) 05.30.02
- Post and Courier 05.31.02
- Augusta Chronicle (GA) 05.31.02
- Augusta Chronicle (GA) 06.18.02
- Augusta Chronicle (GA) 07.19.03
- Catholic Miscellany 07.24.03
- Diocese of Charleston List 03.29.19
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