solved in 2021| the solved cold case of danny croteau | part two
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in 1972, 13 year old danny croteau lived with his large and loving family in springfield, massachusetts. he was a somewhat mischievous kid with a sense of humor and a love for the outdoors. after he was brutally murdered, the investigation quickly identified a strong suspect, who betrayed the croteau family in unimaginable ways, but the suspect avoided arrest--at the time.
the second part of this channel's first two-part series covers the many crimes of fr. richard lavigne, the interview that would ultimately be his downfall, and the peace danny and his family finally received after almost 50 years.
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When a judge has the temerity to sit on the bench and declare that a pedophile's sexual abuse of a child is not serious, one begins to wonder about the sexual proclivities of the judge.
Indeed. One begins to wonder how big is this hidden nest of vipers. I pray that all will be brought to light and sorted out.
Yeah!!!!!
I was thinking the same thing. Someone needs to look into that judge and the circle he associates with.
it should have been solved decade's ago. poorboy.
there should be no statute of limitations for sexual abuse of a child. it is a crime against humanity.
i agree no statute of limitations and no punishment for parents/guardians/loved ones that go off their handles and hurt or kill someone who SA one of their loved ones its how the world works eye for an eye if someone were to hurt one of my daughters they best pray the cops catch em first god may be forgiving but im not god and i dont have to forgive sorry for ranting
I totally agree with you. How can we turn our back on our children?We must protect our children.
Totally agree.
The Bible does say to forgive them, but I'd be hard pressed to do so. As you, the cops best find them first, or they'd never be found
@@828enigma6 Crimes committed by the clergy. God? The bible? 😆😅🤣
When people question why victims never come forward or don't for decades this is why. This is disgusting. That judge is a disgrace.
When people question why victims never came forward in the past they can use this as a reason but now days there are far fewer reasons to stay quiet with cameras all over major towns its much easier to catch these scumbags.
And we must never forget there are people who benefit from victimhood who wont report.. or will report when it can't be proven in order to get everyone to feel sorry for them, coming forward as quickly as possible is the best way to have things resolved and should be taught in schools.
@@dawfydd Wow, your comment is disgusting. To say that people benefit from sexual abuse is DISGUSTING. You need therapy.
Ikr smh😑
Exactly
@@dawfydd You’re part of the problem with this kind of thinking. To say and think people benefit from being a sexual abuse victim and will only report it to garner sympathy is a reason why victims won’t come forward.
As a sexual abuse survivor who didn’t come out right away, there was absolutely nothing I benefited from by being a victim. It has been a hindrance to my life. I feared no one would believe me and unfortunately I was correct in some instances.
It’s really sad that you even said this
It is vile/disguisting that the catholic church protects these pedeophiles. These other people defending him in his crimes should be ashamed for downplaying the impact of his crimes.
That judge that said he didn't sentence him to prison because his crimes weren't 'ThAt SerIoUs'.
May they all burn in hell.
Thankfully the Church is finally beginning to do something about the abuse.
@@anonymousmedusa are they?
@@ISeeWhatYouDidThere
That’s sketchy as hell. I bet he has skeletons in his closet too.
I feel that Danny decided on that fatal day that he was no longer going to be abused by that sick man and that he was going to tell and that sick priest was going to make sure he didnt tell anyone. I hope Danny and all those abused by the priest are residing in the afterlife in peace. 🙏
For some reason, although unrelated in subject matter, your comment reminds me of my interpretation of Marilyn Monroe. And, very well-articulated. Thank you!
Like Lavigne said in his last interview - Danny was 'sort of dumb'. i.e. didn't know to shut up and take it.
Never threaten to out an evil man. Just do it
I agree with you 💯
@@stephaniek1076 the whitehouse keeps a phone log. After getting dumped by jfk she called the Whitehouse over 100 times. She threatened to out him. She also did a pictorial with a brunette wig wearing clothes similar to what jackie wore. That'll get you dead
I am fuming listening to this.
“His crimes weren’t that serious”
Are you kidding me? This still happens, and I do not understand. How can someone not protect children?
think harder. think why indeed?
Anyone who says abusing children isn't serious is probably doing it themselves... 🤔
Animals inside the Catholic Church who prey on children a cult for pedophiles
It's hard to hit the "like" button on something that makes me so angry I could scream.
However, they have done a wonderful job probing into this story and bringing it to more people in a sensitive and clear manner.
Good job. Oh, I did hit the "like" button.
I'm still angry though.
@@barbarawhittall2311 A few seminaries were taken over by commie pxdos in the 1950s and 1960s. The SAME seminaries still groom young men to then become predators themselves. The RCC has done nothing about it.
The judge that gave him no jail time that first time saying they were low level crimes!?! What a real sicko! He should have went to jail himself for this.
He should be investigated as well. I’m willing to bet he has done something similar. No other explanation for his horrible statements.
@@RuminatingRaptor I was thinking the same thing...
My hunch is much the same. This judge was vile and subjected each victim to further abuse/trauma by his open dismissal of their pain and the atrocities they endured at the hands of this "Man of God". Disgusting. 😡😞😡
Not only by his inaction, but his actively reducing his sentencing, he is condoning his crimes and showing empathy with only the perpetrator. No such courtesies were offered to the victims. Absolutely criminal.
Without a doubt. Str8 2 jail, do not pass go, do not collect $200. 😤
It is beyond disgusting that sex crimes, especially against children are so downplayed. Like to me hurting a child like this should get you life in prison minimum.
In 1978 I was 6 yrs old and told my mom I joined a club at the priest house later on she said the priest knocked in to say it was full and he’d come back when there was room. Only this year my sister said my mom lied because she didn’t want me or my brother who is a year younger at that club in a priests house. If my mom knew they were bad why did people take chances with them plus this happened in Ireland the priest was known as the singing priest Micheal Cleary who was jailed in the 90s. Thanks mom rest In heaven you were the best ☘️☘️🇺🇸☘️✌️.
.Your Mom had a Gut feeling something wasn't right. God Bless Her!!
❤️😇💝. God bless your Mum. It took guts from her, especially in Ireland.
@@sandib4234 Always trusst your gut feelings; they are given to you by God for detecting evil.
@@sandib4234 Thank you Sandi B when we got rid of the British our leader was shot dead by fools 100 yrs ago and the new leader gave the country to the Church so they had all the civil cirvant jobs like school teachers, nurses , everything and rule with an iron fist. They are gone now and sold all “our property “ to developers for straight cash no charities got a penny it’s all a scam believe in Jesus your way because we can all read today no need for a third party, love you all and God bless ✌️☘️
@@littleredwitch hmm it did she hated them for a poor country back then all they ever did was tell us to feed Africa while we had nothing that was them and thank you 🙏 ☘️🇺🇸✌️
One thing about this story I can relate to: Some 25 years ago, a young man in our church confessed that he was sexually abused by our Church deacon. Immediately, about half of our Church backed the deacon because of "all the good things he did" for our parish. Luckily, this was at a time when the prosecution of sexual abuse in the Church was going strong, so the deacon was relieved of his duties. The boy's story was proven to be true . Eventually, at least two other boys came forward with stories on how this deacon sexually abused them as well. The deacon served no time, yet the church members still blamed the original boy for "trying to make money to pay for his college" (the boy never asked for any money). Old ways die hard!
What a shame, that's infuriating, really!
Churches in America are like tiny local cults.
Your story is very much along the lines of what happened to me in a New Age group. I joined a group of women interested in the books of best-selling author Lynn V Andrews. We would meet monthly and go on retreats. One day , 2 women who had gotten into her inner circle confided in me that the believed she was a "psychopath" and believed she was a sexual deviant. They tol me they were afraid of her.
But when i said we had to tell the others, these 2 became enraged with me ! They said it didnt matter ! She was helping people ! I said shes dangerous and is counseling troubled people. No matter- they were invested . When i tried to tell the others some did not believe me, some got angry ( at me ) and one said so what? Its fun, i dont care now shut up about it. I was shocked but have since learned more about human nature...
Those coming forward are so brave. They are so scared they will not be believed and in most cases they are not. The actual abuse is horrific, the lifelong scars are unbearable but not being believed - to be called a liar - is beyond heartbreaking. I know. I was one that came forward.
I admire the immeasurable courage it must have taken for you to come forward. May you find peace in your life and thrive.
It’s actually suppose to be embarrassment that stops the kid from coming forward than anything else they think other kids will call them names etc my country is 97 pc Catholic and we don’t have a parish priest nobody goes to mass so the Priests are used only for marriage ,first holy communion etc .
@@dr.feelgood.1330
If you believe a victim feels the sum total of embarrassed you are woefully naive !
hats raised to you that takes courage on a level most will hopefully never even understand you are truly a real world hero dont ever doubt that
@@dr.feelgood.1330 You are absolutely right. The embarrassment and the fear of coming forward in an environment where priests are the embodiment of the word of God and where sex is a taboo. That kept all the young victims silent.
The judge didn't send him to jail because he didn't view any of the accusations as serious?! Omg.
This was absolutely infuriating and heartbreaking!
The sexual underworld is a network so deep, they probably had something on the judge, OR he was part of the network too. It's still a huge problem today!
Yes, exactly what I was thinking. SO infuriating and extremely heartbreaking
Speaking as a survivor of childhood SA, my heart breaks for the victims in this case. They got NO justice and it's deplorable. Thankfully in my case, my abuser spent most of the time he had left on this earth behind bars. My heart and prayers go out to all victims, but especially those that were denied justice by the legal system. ❤🙏❤
Same here , that those things and that what they are monsters, things, they to me are not ppl but things . Ppl just don't know how it feel to SA
@ Sarah Smith, I am so sorry that you suffered from SA. I hope that you are well and in a good place.
Thank you for sharing Sarah. May you receive all the goodness in your life that you so deserve!!! Sending hugs to you, my dear, from the State of Washington
Sarah, I am so sorry you had to endure that. This story hits home because I too was abused by a member of the clergy, who is still free to this day living his life as if he never hurt anyone when I am one of many. You are in my thought and I hope that you are doing well.
@@NIFWW Absolutely Agree
Hearing all the sordid details about what Danny and the other victims went through makes me sick to my stomach .
such a shame, 49yrs later, the poor guy and his family were failed by the justice system
Its always a bitter pill when the perpetrator dies before justice can be given. I to believe in a higher power and this man will be judged harshly. Excellent work. A thoughtfully presented story.
A "higher power"? 😆😅🤣
Sexual assault against a child isn’t serious and at the low end of the spectrum. What spectrum is that judge working off of?! Wtf 😳
The "it happened to me and I've buried the trauma or paid it forward" spectrum of silent sexual abuse. People tend to have a weird unconscious resentment about things that they endured that they feel like others should have to suffer them also.
@@maebandy Could be. But back then the mentality was “children are to be seen, & not heard”.
@@sunshine3914 you ain't never lied on that one.
They didn't seem to consider children were human.
I hadn’t heard of this case before and was looking forward to seeing the conclusion. Your coverage of this is phenomenal.
AGREE!!!
Agreed
Agreed, so sad.
Levine was truly a servant of Satan.
@@PepperRascal Good Way To Put It!!!!
That. #*%&ing. Judge.
It sickens me each and every time someone states that a (physical) crime against a victim “isn’t that bad” compared to all of the promise and/or good deeds the perpetrator has done.
Yes. It. Is.
This is the reason why my dad never allowed us to go to church .. we are all 6 girls and he was very protective and now I understand why . There’s always been a bad stigma with all churches not just Catholics . You can’t trust anyone not teachers or priests..
So you didn’t go to school?
@@watcher6555 I wasn’t allows to stayed in after school clubs or anything like that . I would
Do the same if I was a parent . There’s so many teachers sexually assaulting children and teenagers here in Chicago. it’s disgusting ..
There are bad authority figures everywhere. That’s narrow minded to demonize ALL churches. It’s one thing for your father to be worried but it sounds like he instilled his own prejudices to you.
Sure it was. Give me a break. Nice excuse.
@@gigglyme2001 my dad was abused as a child and I didn’t accuse all churches . Don’t speak about someone and then sound ignorant . I have no idea why you people watch channels like these and want to judge people right away Based on their opinions .. you can leave
A very well presented and captivating two-part Heavy Casefiles.I'm relieved that this young man's remaining family members were able to receive some answers and possibly closure after so long.
Just wanted to say - I have been watching your channel for maybe 2 years, but this has to be your best video series yet. Thank you for covering this case.
This story has haunted me since I watched part one. It just boggles my mind how much the church covered up regarding priests.I have to add that is also is crazy that the courts dismissed his behavior because he was a good man in so many other deeds. They just refused to understand that there was a devil underneath these people. So many people got away with these atrocities to the world’s children because of who they were and the financial support they received.
Well said.
The church leaders were likely abusers as well, and abusers will always protect their circle. In fact, if Levine had been the one to call Danny's family after, that would make a lot of sense. He said Danny had "seen beyond the circle" and had to die. Seriously screwed up!!!
If you really want yo be shocked by the prevalence of the scandal, and the reason that it continues today, look up Church Militant's many discussions of the sec abuse issue. If certain bishops and cardinals are not removed from their posts, in 20-30 years we will see another round of crimes as bad as these.
Be aware though, Church Militant is a very conservative channel and will say many things unappetizing for those of a more liberal mindset. I am not Catholic, but I have found them very informative.
The mind boggles? When I was at a religious school umpteen decades ago kids were being molested. Religion? God? If there is/was a "God" he/she must be having an interesting time viewing all that goes on under their watch. After all, he/she created the whole thing to begin with, right?
@@pkgum6910 And then Sin. This earth is not what He created. Sorry to hea of your religious schooling. That is also not something God created.
His admission at the end to the detective was pure evil. He had no remorse in his voice at all. So sorry to Danny's family and anybody that came in contact with this devil.
Moving these pervs around knowing what they did & that they would continue this behavior is a disgrace ALL involved in this are guilty
The judge was upset that Levines crimes ruined his career and he was upset at the press for covering what happened 🤔 What??? Seriously? I'm not shocked because ita not that we haven't heard this said many times about many other disgusting people..... I'm just disgusted.
The judge was probably in on it
Sexual abuse, particularly by people in positions of trust, aren't just things that happen. They DESTROY a child. The consequences are lifelong. It took me many years of hard work, therapy, medication . . . Work on my end. Not to mention the effect on those who loved me. It took time, patience, and never ending support to be the healthy human I am today. But what happened has created PTSD, among other diagnoses, which affect how I interact with others, how I parent my own children, my relationship with my husband, EVERY facet of life is touched by childhood SA. I cannot grasp how pedophiles commit such evil, egregious crimes. Also- pedophiles *cannot* be rehabilitated. Ever. They must be locked away, forever. They are ALWAYS a danger to society.
The fact that he hadn't even served any jail time for CONFIRMED sexual assault of young boys/men is truly disgusting. It does destroy lives!! And probation is salt on the victims' wounds.
If course they CAN be "rehabilitated." They chose to do what they did and can choose not to. Nevertheless, they SHOULD be executed.
@@toomanymarys7355 No, they can't. There is no treatment, therapy, or drug that can fix a pedophiles thoughts.
I am inclined to agree with you. They probably can not be rehabilitated to a point that they should ever have access to children again.
@@toomanymarys7355 that's why they can't be rehabilitated! They don't want to stop doing what they do. They are pedophiles.
Glad to see there is a second part to this love your videos it's sweet the way you take time out to recognize the victim
Yessssss. I couldn't wait for this part. The 1st was very interesting and informative. I'd also never heard of this case
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Same !
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Same and same! I couldn’t wait for the second part and have never heard of this case!
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casefiles girl 😭 Surely she has to have a name but I don't think she's ever introduced herself to us
This is so infuriating hearing what his lawyer said and what the judge said. They shrugged off sexually assaulting CHILDREN as "not that serious"
Do these AWFUL men in positions of religious power feel like they’re allowed to abuse children & rob them of innocence?? I genuinely don’t understand how ANY adult could do this to a child, but why/how has the Catholic church notoriously been able to get away with this for DECADES? This is literally their legacy at this point. It’s beyond fathomable reason. RIP Danny.
@ Evan Hicks
Awful men? What about the evil nuns ?
Many were equally depraved !
@@lynnhexler-haan3357 Nuns too. Satan is no respector of gender. Currently he is busy trying to convice the world gender doesn't even exist.
Men in positions of all kinds take advantage of children. Beware of your child’s male teachers, coaches, and yes priest. Those saying the evil also exists in women equally need to look at the stats- it does not. The sexual crimes against minors are overwhelming committed against female victims 88%, and by male perps 85%. Most are known but not related to the minor victim 60%, and 30% are related to the victim. It is sick that a trusted adult would exploit the innocence of a child at all, and depraved to do so for their own sexual gratification. May they rot in hell for an eternity
Evan. Try centuries. And yes, they did get away with it. God? Try Santa, the Easter Bunny, etc. Much safer.
@@angtxsun4460 What if there is no such thing as "hell"?
As a mass resident i’m appalled and disgusted.
After hearing this case I haven’t been this disgusted in a long time. I can’t believe his family went through this knowing they would never get justice.
"Justice is mine saith the Lord." When God meets it out it will be brutal; they knew this.
@@MKCarol-ms7lg Oh please, that's not real. We shouldn't hide behind imaginary stories to brush off the complicity, corruption and the aiding and abetting of criminals by the justice system instead of them helping victims. Even if he rotted in hell (he isn't), that wouldn't help his victims. He should have been prevented from hurting them in the first place, here on earth where it would've mattered.
@@girlwhomustnotbenamed4139 I disagree with you about the imaginary part; but I was stating why his parents could handle not getting earthly justice. I believe when criminals can be prosecuted and punished they should be. I also believe child sexual abuse should have stronger sentences, life sentences in some cases.
@@MKCarol-ms7lg I agree with girlwhomust notbenamed. As a Catholic I have experienced nothing coming even close to "spiritual salvation/enlightenment" where religion is concerned. To me it is much like believing in Santa, the Easter Bunny, etc. But hey, whatever floats your boat, right?
@@pkgum6910 Stop looking for God in a church or religion. Just turn around he has been following you all along.
I’m so angry at him calling Danny a “dumb little kid” 😡 what POS !
I lived in Shelburne Falls, MA where they had a big church rally of supporters of Lavigne. Ironically, one of his most staunch defenders were a couple who carried placards for Father Lavign - ironic because it would come out soon after that two of their sons were being regularly abused by Lavigne at the very time they defended him. He was truly and deeply evil.
My family were long-time Shelburne residents. Most were in that rally. My grandfather, however, despised Lavigne from the start and would drive to Charlemont for Communion. We should all have that man’s bs detector.
@@jillelizabeth1737 Such a beautiful town for such ugliness. I still miss the falls, Bridge of Flowers etc. For awhile I had The Little Bookshop on Main street.
“He was a nice little kid. Kinda dumb but still kinda charming in a way”
this guy was such a freaking creep
My jaw dropped at that line. All these years later and he's still insulting the victim. Jfc!!!
Keep those comments of your s to yourself kinda dumb really.. he was murdered
I couldn’t believe that line. He was so full of hate.
@@skinnerman100 who?
24:57 "I saw him face down in the water." Detective: "Just the way you left him, after you killed him?" Lavigne: "That's right." Cancer is too good for people like this.
He died of Covid.
I'm glad they finally found out what he did... Wow! What a powerful story. My heart goes out to the victim and victims of these horrible abusers.
Would have liked to see a picture of the judge that said child abuse wasn't serious.
They should go after the judge and everyone else that protected and covered up that bastard’s crimes. Just sickening!
if what happened to this boy had happened to me, my father would not have let this priest live well into his 80s.
There is a book documenting this whole thing. It is called "Death of an Altar Boy".
I highly recommend it for even more information and just how many other priests were involved.
I was born and raised a Catholic,I just followed a tradition like many unthinking,mindless slaves do,I was embarrassed by all these priests getting caught messing with children it Disturbed me deeply. Later in life and I mean much later like when I was 53 I asked God because things weren't adding up I said how do I know that being a Catholic is the right religion to get me into heaven. God open my eyes and let me know exactly how evil the Catholic church was I denounced it immediately. I am now a Christian who follows Jesus Christ and his ways, I now read the Bible and try to understand the verses in the Bible with God's discernment. Once I started reading the Bible I could pick out so many things over 10 that I can think of that the Catholic Church does against the Bible. Wake up people, we are near the end. Ask the one true God to give you the discernment you need, to find the truth.
You obviously haven’t bothered to read the Bible too closely as it contradicts itself endlessly. Just forget about that and go by basic tenet of all religions which is basically treat others as you would have them treat you. In other words, do what is right, even if it’s hard.
Lapsed Catholic of over 40 years here.
@@mandywalkden-brown7250 I've read the Bible from front to back multiple times and have been to Israel. The Bible was written THOUSANDS of years ago and many of the landmarks are still there to this day. The Bible is a canon of 40 different authors giving their account of what was going on at that time. All under the Influence of God. If you put together 40 different people to give an account of Thanksgiving dinner from yesterday, I'm pretty sure some accounts may be slightly different, but that does not mean their accounts are false. At the end of the day, God wants a relationship with us..
@@mandywalkden-brown7250 there's not contradictions in the Bible as you say it's that you don't understand God hasn't given you discernment to understand what you're reading yet there's many times I thought there was contradictions and then I found out later on when he gave me the answer that it wasn't a contradiction at all!!!
@@mandywalkden-brown7250 by your comment you're saying take a little bit of each religion that believes in this or that and you should be ready to go well that's what the Satanist called the one world order the one world religion the One world education the one world that's what Satan's bringing us real soon so you want to fit in real good. You need to read the Bible and ask God for discernment before you say the things you say
Amen! Time is short.
Heavy Casefiles, I would like to congratulate you on your content, and specifically for the fact that you do not censor words like rape, sexual abuse and so forth. Many channels revel in covering adult content such as this but bleep out or erase words that would result in their uploads being age restricted, which I think is cynical and hypocritical, especially as some of these channels call out other dubious practices by UA-camrs garnered to illicit more views.
Thank you for this reply, Mark!!!
Found out why so many censor: UA-cam agreement states they can be flagged, & then demonetize any video that contain words associated with acts of sexual assault ( & also, a few other negative situations ). Because they don’t feel their advertisers would want to be associated with such videos.
So far, this one hasn’t been flagged... I counted over ten advertisements.
You have got to be kidding me! This man was a monster and people had the nerve to defend him! Sickening.
Thanks to the Boston Globe's investigative reporters,
who continued hunting down the stories of sexual predators in the priesthood, in the face of huge opposition by the Church.
Good timing I just finished part 1, sad case I hate how he abused the trust of Danny's parents and abused their sons and killed one of them 😢 💔
It's sad that the Catholic Church continues to protect pedophiles. Those poor children, after everything they went through they were brave enough to come forward. It's sad when people in a position of power choose to protect a pedophile over a child.
This case and so many others like this, are reason enough to make child molestation a crime without statute of limitations, like murder.
It's like murder of the soul..spirit or happiness...you can become dead inside..
Many of these abused boys committed suicide. How can it be considered a low end crime?
The judge should have lost his job after those statements and also probably checked into.
I'D DO LIFE FOR MY KID.
My heart breaks for anyone who has been abused by these monsters. I, too, was a victim who suffered Sexual and physical abuse from age 10 to 12 at the hands of a priest. When I spoke of it, no one believed me and I was shunned. I ended up leaving the church., otherwise I would’ve committed suicide due to the abuse being unbearable.
You are strong and i hope you will find peace and strength. As to who did it to you will hopefully get some trauma similar to what they did to you. (Had to correct my comment, phrased it wrong before)
My little guy will never step foot in a church, go-to boy scouts, sleep over at friends house or be left alone with any man ever these perverts are everywhere and I'd hate to have to go-to prison for life for taking justice into my own hands
No way!! Accidentally stumbled on part one and this was uploaded while I was watching it!!! Freaky
COVID-19 has been a blight on us, but you know what, thank you COVID for taking out Richard Lavigne. I hope you made it painful for him.
If the body was floating facedown, how did Levine know it was Danny?
There aren't words for the anger I feel about that piece of human detritus managing to dodge responsibility for a life spent victimising children... nor for the revolting individuals who protected & enabled his abuse while re-victimising the very people they are not only sworn & duty-bound but _morally obligated_ to protect above all else - children. The judges, cardinals, law enforcement, community leaders & _any_ adult who inflicted psychological torment on the victims in defence of that monster should think about how close their actions put them on the morality scale. Thank you for sharing such an important story - thoughts with Danny. his family & all victims of abuse 💜🤍
So well said ❤
I wish I would of come forward when I was 8 years old. I was afraid that nobody would believe me. A priest from Milwaukee is the one who fondled me.
I'm sorry this happened to you.
When he plead guilty, the judge said he didn't send him to jail because he didn't view the crimes as serious. Really? Maybe the judge was into those same activities.
Ugh, the priest dismissing him as a "dumb" kid was insult to injury, to put it mildly. So infuriating.
The judge, the Church officials, and all persons in this case, who were supposed to be after justice, seriously need their heads examined! How dare a judge say that he doesn't feel as though these charges were not all that serious!! Appaling!
Your work is fabulous. I always look forward to your uploads.
This story is gut-wrenching. That poor child, his poor family, and that vile, despicable man and those who shielded him! Haunting.
What a jerk the judge was! There is no good in someone like that - only pure evil.
He's a white man, the justice system was set up to protect them and allow them to prosper over all others. When one of them is convicted of a crime that can't be denied, it's a crying shame to the other white men. They couldn't cover it up or get him out of it, it's a sad day. A judge in Bundy's case related the same sentiment.
I was waiting for part 2 anxiously. Wow this case is riveting
This two parter was brilliantly done, SG. Thank you.
Absolutely heartbreaking. The damage done by these priest's and others lasts a lifetime.
Exceptional video and narration of Danny’s life and untimely death. What happened to Danny was unforgivable and such a tragedy that affected the family for decades. The questions immediately put upon the PO by Rev. Lavigne at the time of Danny’s discovered body, certainly created a great amount of suspicious behaviour. As for the judge that was presiding over that one specific case with regards to Rev. Lavignes victims, his comments were sickening and inexcusable. No person, wearing the cloth of god or not, should be given any amount of empathy or compassion in regards to their acts. Sexual abuse is an act that is violent crime, the only appropriate title. Though I am thankful that Danny’s killer was finally exposed, Danny’s family endured immeasurable amount of grief, loss, heartbreak and unacceptable attacks on their character. This was such a compelling case with many details and hard work carried out by LE to get the answers that were needed. I am glad that they were at least able to publicly expose their findings to expose Rev. Lavigne as the true killer. My heart goes out to Danny’s family and everyone that was a victim of Rev Lavigne who was apparently always a predator. The fact that the church knew back in his early years that Rev. Lavigne was assaulting children, given his numerous changing to other parishes, the Catholic Church has had a hand in helping covering up his heinous crimes since the ‘60’s. Reverend Richard R. Lavigne was Danny’s killer. May Danny finally be at peace. May Rev. Lavigne face the ultimate scrutiny and wrath once he tried to enter heaven.
He should not be entering Heaven never, ever,
I feel for Danny’s family to, not only were they didn’t live to see Justice for his murder, they were also treated very poorly by their church community after they accused their priest for child abuse and murder!
Ummmm WTF IS WRONG w that judge???
I’m a survivor of child SA, the fact that this priest got away with what he did for so long, all because of his religion and his religions ‘boys club’, makes me see red.
That monster killed a child because he stood up for himself, said "no" clearly, and threatened to tell. I have very little doubt, though no one will ever really know. This priest (and many others) and the catholic church have ruined countless lives. RUINED.
This literally gave me chills! So sad the parents didn't get to see the case solved and that Lavigne didn't get to serve time in jail!! How terrible! Prayers to Danny's family! 🙏🏼
This was an incredible series, thank you for the research you did. This is my local area, and I stopped going to mass because of the Boston diocese ignoring the voices of children. The parish we went to in NH had a priest in the 1970s that harmed children. That was enough for me. How can parents trust this much?
Thank for that story, it was beautifully done. May Danny Croteau rest in peace along with his parents and brothers.
You did a good job at putting this together.
Yes you just made my day the first part was outstanding work you did to make this case. I love the fact you do your homework for these stories and tell them so well thanks.
I watch a lot of these cases. I must say this is The Best I have ever watched. You did justice to Danny, his family and his memory. Thank you for your Excellence on reporting this case.
When I heard Catholic church and priest I knew exactly what this was going to be about. It was not normal to make a man or a woman take a vow of Chastity or celibacy. That's a big part of the problem period not to mention the fact that nuns got pregnant and subsequently did the pregnancy then killed their babies. Nothing good can come from such evil.
Seems like this priest had been abusing long before he became a priest; so celibacy had nothing to do with his evil actions.
Oh good, you're one of those. Sexual abuse happens in game where people are married. Your take on sexual abuse is dangerous. Pedophiles come from all walks of life. I'm Catholic and do not agree with how the abuse was handled, but many safeguards are present in the church now. If you think this doesn't happen in other churches, you're naive.
Being celibate does not make you a pedophile
@@joycecrouch8700 Reread the post. She didn’t say it did.
@sun shine. Reread my post. I didn’t say she said it did . Simply making a comment. This is where you do that. Right?
You, hands down, have one of the best true crime channels
I met Richard Lavigne when I lived Western Mass. He officiated at my cousin’s wedding. It was long ago. All I remember is that he seemed really weird.
Your narration and script are top notch. This is the best by far account of this tragedy I've heard. And I've heard several! Great job!
Thanks so much for part 2, much appreciated.
Thanks for the upload much appreciated ❤
These child predators make me so mad and sick. For someone to prey on such a vulnerable person such as a child is really disgusting, especially when the child looks up to the person, trusts the person, and the person is a person in authority.
He was a evil man thank you for covering this story May Danny his parents and brothers all RIP 🙏
That hurt me when the witness said when lavigne would drive up in his car Danny would start crying and say he had to go with him. 😔😔😢
"But why are people leaving organized religion??"
1 animal, 250 victims,.250 lives destroyed, 1 murder and 1 suicide. No time in jail??????
Nope.
Thanks very much for this upload.
It’s so sad that Danny had to suffer and in silence…at least he’s finally free from this evil and cruel man. r.i.p😔🕊
I am in awe of your research skills and the way you lay out the chronology of events and do careful fact-checking. This two-part case, as with all of your cases, was presented with compassion and hope as you brought the story to its full-circle conclusion. I never miss your true-crime videos, which are very well done.
This is one of the best true crime documentaries I've seen. You did a wonderful job with research and chronology. This was so heartbreaking 💔. I hope he is happy in heaven with his family. Such an awful tragedy.
I've heard of this case many a times but glad to know the minor details covered on this channel.
Great job as usual. 🌹
As always and incredibly in depth, and riveting video! I admire the research you must have done for this.
And never cease to amaze me how they cover for these priests and individuals that work for the church🤬😡
Why is there a statute of limitations on SA?? Is there a statute of limitations on murder? I don't think so. Why is this any different?
Your work is so thorough and so very respectful. Thank you
I'm so happy to see this upload!
Wonder how that judge would feel if it were his child who’d been abused?