Fr. Lawrence Strittmatter
Former Elder High School principal. Sent for treatment in 1988 after allegations of child abuse in 1983. Placed on leave in 2002 after allegations he abused 2-3 youths in the 1970s. Named in numerous 2003 civil suits, with at least 28 plaintiffs. Most suits dropped because of the statute of limitations. May have abused nearly 100 minors, ages ranging from 4th grade through high school. Laicized in 3/2006. In 11/2018 was living in Beavercreek, OH. Deceased, per the archdiocese’s list updated in 1/2020.
- Dayton Daily News 06.10.02
- Cincinnati Enquirer 06.10.02
- Cincinnati Enquirer 06.12.02
- Dayton Daily News 06.13.02
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- Cincinnati Post 05.22.03
- Cincinnati Enquirer 05.24.03
- Cincinnati Enquirer 08.11.03
- Cincinnati Enquirer 08.12.03
- WCPO 09.16.03
- Dayton Daily News 09.18.03
- Cincinnati Post 11.21.03
- Dayton Daily News 09.09.05
- Cincinnati Enquirer 03.09.06
- Dayton Daily News 03.09.06
- Cincinnati City Beat 07.13.10
- WCPO 03.14.13
- Cleveland Plain Dealer 11.21.17
- Dayton Daily News 09.09.18
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati List 01.26.20
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