The exhumation of Malecki’s remains raises hopes that advancements in DNA testing could provide crucial leads in solving her murder, bringing a measure of closure to a decades-old mystery.
Sexual Abuse
The broader context of sexual abuse within the Baltimore Catholic Church came under renewed scrutiny in April 2023 when the Maryland Attorney General’s Office published a report addressing decades of abuse claims against over 100 leaders.
The report highlighted Maskell’s troubled history, indicating he was moved between parishes in the 1960s due to reports of troubling behavior with children.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore faced scrutiny acknowledging an allegation of sexual abuse against Maskell in 1992, more than two decades after the abuse reportedly occurred.
The church emphasized its actions in response to the allegations, including Maskell’s removal from ministry, evaluation, and treatment. However, subsequent allegations in 1994 led to Maskell’s permanent prohibition from public ministry.
