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A 24-year-old Galliano man is held on $500,000 bond in the Lafourche Parish Detention Center after he allegedly raped a toddler.

On July 18, authorities were called to Lady of the Sea Hospital after a toddler was found to have signs of sexual abuse.


Authorities said the child was later taken to Children’s Hospital of New Orleans.

Through investigation, authorities developed Eric Matherne, 24, of Galliano, as a suspect.

During questioning, authorities said Matherne allegedly admitted to raping the toddler.


Matherne was taken into custody and is charged with first-degree rape.

Eric Matherne