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Skowhegan Town Manager Was Under Investigation for Child Exploitation Before He Died, Police Say
Nicholas Nadeau was investigated for soliciting explicit images and sending child sexual abuse material to a 14-year-old girl before dying by suicide, authorities said.
- Maine State Police confirmed Skowhegan Town Manager Nicholas Nadeau was under investigation for alleged online sexual exploitation of a 14-year-old girl before he died last week, closing the case without charges.
- Investigators launched the inquiry earlier this month after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, later executing a search warrant at Nadeau's Winslow home.
- According to the probable cause affidavit, the 14-year-old girl alleged the man sent explicit photos and identified Nadeau after locating a news segment featuring the town manager online.
- Officials stated they were unaware of the investigation until Nadeau's death; the Skowhegan Select Board appointed Donald Zaluski as interim town manager Tuesday, calling it a "difficult and complex" circumstance.
- With the investigation closed due to Nadeau's death, authorities emphasize reporting suspected exploitation; for those in crisis, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988.
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Skowhegan town manager was under investigation for child exploitation before he died, police say
Maine State Police officials say investigators found evidence consistent with sexual exploitation offenses after a 14-year-old girl reported inappropriate online communication.
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Maine police were investigating Skowhegan town manager before his death, records show
The Maine State Police seized cellphones and computers from Nicholas Nadeau’s home as part of their investigation into a complaint from a teenage girl from Florida.
·Lewiston, United States
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