Prokuratura Okręgowa w Płocku announced on Tuesday that no one, including unintentionally, caused the death of a 31-year-old man found dead in a parish house in Drobin, according to Deputy Prosecutor Marcin Bagiński. The decision to close the investigation also covered the potential failure to provide aid, with prosecutors citing a lack of evidence for a prohibited act. The case remains under review after a lawyer for the victim’s family filed an appeal with the Sierpc District Court, according to Bagiński. Materials related to the administration of narcotics and psychotropic substances were separated for independent analysis, the prosecutor added.
The man’s body was discovered in the residence of a priest at the parish house in Drobin in 2024. Initial forensic examinations found no external injuries linked to his death, while a subsequent autopsy suggested cardiovascular and respiratory failure as the cause. Police questioned the priest and a housekeeper, who called emergency services upon noticing the man’s condition. The priest was later removed from his position, according to statements from the Płock Diocesan Curia.
Legal and Religious Investigations Proceed
The Diocesan Curia initiated a separate inquiry under canon law after the death, with Bishop Szymon Stułkowski establishing a special commission to document findings. The commission submitted a final report by late December 2024, which will be sent to the Vatican after the criminal investigation concludes. The curia expressed “deep sorrow” over the incident and confirmed the priest left the parish following the event.
The criminal case remains active, with prosecutors noting that the decision to close the investigation is not final.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the cause of death? Forensic examinations indicated cardiovascular and respiratory failure, though specific substances involved were not disclosed.
Was anyone charged? No charges were filed, as prosecutors found no evidence of intentional or unintentional wrongdoing.
What role did the church play? The diocesan curia conducted its own inquiry under canon law, leading to the removal of the priest from his position.
What questions remain unanswered about the circumstances of the man’s death and the handling of the case by authorities?
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