Authorities in Spain have arrested a suspect as a part of a murder inquiry into the homicide of a Boston-area priest whereas he was vacationing in that nation. Investigators proceed to look at the circumstances surrounding his demise.
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in reference to the murder of Fr. Richard Gross, an 80-year-old Jesuit priest from Massachusetts who died on Jan. 20 within the southern metropolis of Málaga, NBC10 Boston reported.
The Excessive Court docket of Justice of Andalucía has ordered the suspect held with out bail on allegations of murder and theft, in response to a neighborhood newspaper.
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Gross, who was initially from Wrentham, had deliberate to board a cruise a day after his arrival in Málaga.
Native retailers in Spain reported {that a} theft occurred on the rented residence the place he was staying, resulting in his demise.
Jesuits USA East stated they might not remark additional till the police investigation concludes.
Gross attended Boston Faculty earlier than becoming a member of the Society of Jesus. Over a protracted profession, he taught at Boston Faculty Excessive Faculty, served greater than a decade at Phillips Academy — Andover, then spent 10 years on the College of Connecticut’s Newman Heart, in response to WCVB.
He later fulfilled chaplaincies at Vanderbilt and LaSalle universities.
For the final 18 months, he lived at a residence at Boston Faculty Excessive Faculty in Dorchester.
The USA East Province of the Society of Jesus issued statements about his passing. “Fr. Gross had served a protracted profession at many colleges and establishments as a devoted chaplain, minister and trainer. He shall be missed.”
The college the place he was most just lately residing expressed disappointment over his sudden demise.
Gross was additionally energetic at Our Woman of Good Voyage in Boston’s Seaport, the place he carried out quite a few weddings and baptisms.
Acquaintances spoke of him as a caring presence in the neighborhood. Some expressed hope that he didn’t endure significantly.
Gross leaves behind three sisters, together with one who stated the household is ready to listen to extra particulars about his demise from the U.S. Embassy in Spain.
