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Diocese Seeks Outside Investigator in Suicide

By AP

Owensboro, KY – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro is asking an independent investigator to look into possible sexual abuse allegations posted on the internet by a man just before he fatally shot himself at a church. The diocese said in a statement Monday its own review board made that recommendation to Bishop William F. Medley after looking at the Facebook posting made by 23-year-old David M. Jarboe. The statement said Jarboe's posting mentioned enduring pain as a result of sexual abuse in the church, possibly by a priest. Jarboe was found shot and lying in the grass Thursday at Blessed Mother Catholic Church in Owensboro. He died that night. The diocese statement also said the review board's chairwoman, Teresa Henry, had reported to Daviess County Commonwealth's Attorney Bruce Kuegel.