Gerald Ridsdale, a convicted paedophile priest, passed away in prison at 90. His criminal activities began in 1961 upon his ordination and continued for 30 years. During this time, Ridsdale exploited his position of trust within the church to manipulate and abuse more than 70 children in regional Victoria. The extent of his actions has drawn significant attention, highlighting systemic issues within the church regarding the protection of vulnerable individuals.
Gerald Ridsdale, a convicted paedophile priest, died in prison at the age of 90, having abused over 70 children across three decades, starting from 1961.
Ridsdale’s abuse spanned decades, exploiting his position as a priest to gain the trust of victims and their families throughout regional Victoria.
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