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A former Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Sante Fe, New Mexico, ended his life ahead of a May 24 hearing on criminal charges of sexual abuse.
Daniel Balizan, who faced a possible sentence of 10 years to life if convicted, had been arrested in June 2023 after having been indicted by a federal grand jury on criminal charges of coercion and enticement of a minor.
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe confirmed Balizan’s death in a May 24 press release, stating that it was “saddened by the news of former priest Daniel Balizan having taken his life; we pray for comfort for his family and those who cared for him. May God have mercy on his soul.”
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Daniel Balizan, who faced a possible sentence of 10 years to life if convicted, had been arrested in June 2023 after having been indicted by a federal grand jury on criminal charges of coercion and enticement of a minor.
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe confirmed Balizan’s death in a May 24 press release, stating that it was “saddened by the news of former priest Daniel Balizan having taken his life; we pray for comfort for his family and those who cared for him. May God have mercy on his soul.”
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Former priest ends his life ahead of abuse hearing in New Mexico
A former Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Sante Fe ended his life ahead of a May 24 hearing on criminal charges of sexual abuse.
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