- New Orleans clergy abuse: details emerge after retired priest admits to kidnapping and child rape The Guardian US
- Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges The New York Times
- Ex-New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping in sexual abuse case ahead of trial CNN
- Ex-priest Lawrence Hecker pleads guilty on all counts in long-delayed rape trial WWLTV.com
- Former New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape, kidnapping charges WDSU New Orleans