The Unsettling Legacy of Gerard Joseph "Jerry" Howell Gerard Joseph "Jerry" Howell's passing at 87 has brought a mix of emotions, but for many of his victims, it's a moment of long overdue closure.
For decades, the Catholic priest had been accused of serial child molestation within the deaf community in New Orleans, yet he continued to evade meaningful consequences.
The archdiocese's handling of Howell's case raises disturbing questions about accountability and prioritizing perpetrators over victims.