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Disappearance of Ploërmel Priest Linked to Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Father Christophe Guégan vanished in January 2024, shortly after being informed of a complaint regarding alleged sexual misconduct from the 2010s.

Le site des Roches du Diable, où la dernière trace du père Guégan a été retrouvée, à Guilligomarc'h, dans le Finistère, après sa disparition dans la nuit du 17 au 18 janvier 2024. (Photo prise en mars 2024). 
Le site des Roches du Diable, où coule l’Éllé, un dangereux torrent en hiver, près duquel la trace du père Guégan a été retrouvée, en janvier dernier. (Photo prise en mars 2024)
Sur le site des «roches du Diable», où la voiture de l'abbé Guégan a été retrouvée, le 14 février à Guilligomarc'h.
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Overview

  • The priest's disappearance occurred on a stormy night, with his car found near the treacherous 'Roches du Diable' site.
  • Authorities have been unable to locate Guégan despite extensive searches in the rugged terrain.
  • The complaint against Guégan involves alleged sexual misconduct with a minor during his tenure at a boys' internat in Auray.
  • The case was transferred from the Lyon prosecutor's office to Lorient, but no formal link between the disappearance and the allegations has been established.
  • The investigation continues, with the suicide theory being heavily considered by the authorities.