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Gerald Ridsdale, Australia’s most notorious paedophile priest, dies in jail


The paedophile priest died in jail while serving time for the abuse of more than 70 children over three decades

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A paedophile priest, convicted of abusing more than 70 children over three decades, has died.

Gerald Ridsdale died on Tuesday morning in prison. He was 90.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/18/gerald-ridsdale-australias-most-notorious-pedophile-priest-dies-in-jail-ntwnfb

Author : Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2025-02-18 00:03:00

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