Seán Fortune
Seán Fortune | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 December 1953 Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland |
| Died | 13 March 1999 (aged 45) New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland |
| Cause of death | Suicide by lethal cocktail of drugs and alcohol |
| Criminal charge | Rape, sexual assault |
| Penalty | None. Committed suicide while awaiting trial |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Occupation | Priest |
Seán Fortune (20 December 1953 – 13 March 1999) was a Catholic priest from Ireland, who allegedly used his position to sexually abuse children. Fortune was accused of the rape and sexual molestation of 29 different boys. He committed suicide while awaiting trial.