Fr. Octavio Munoz Capetillo
From Mexico. Director 2009-2015 of Casa Jesus, a program to recruit young men from Latin America to the priesthood. Was new pastor of St. Pancratius in Brighton Park when removed 7/27/2015, pending investigation of “sexual images and material” on his computer. The Archdiocese waited over a week before notifying police, and did its own investigation. Sent to St. Luke’s in MD for treatment. Arrested in 9/2016, charged with one felony count of child pornography. Video of pre-pubescent boys doing sex acts found; also child-sized underwear, written child erotica and magazines showing young boys.
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- Chicago Sun-Times 08.03.15
- WLS 08.03.15
- Observer Chronicle 08.03.15
- Chicagoist 08.04.16
- Archdiocese of Chicago 09.21.16
- CBS Chicago 09.21.16
- Chicago Sun-Times 09.21.16
- The Patch 09.21.16
- Chicago Tribune 09.21.16
- Chicago Tribune 09.21.16
- WLS 09.21.16
- WLS 09.21.16
- The Patch 09.21.16
- NBC Chicago 09.21.16
- Chicago Sun-TImes 09.23.16
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