Fr. Frederick A. Garand

Ordained: 1953
Status: Accused

Died: 07/3/1982
Diocese: Diocese of Toledo OH

Murdered in 1982 in Florida. Toledo police interviewed two youths at the Child Study Institute who said they were abused by Garand and that there were other victims. As the investigation progressed a man came forward to say that Garand had abused him between 1954 and 1958. A policeman complained in 1958 and Garand was transferred to another parish. In 4/2020 the Diocese included Garand on its list of credibly accused priests.


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