Australian True CrimeDecades after Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys at St Andrew's Hostel in Western Australia, the devastating consequences of his crimes are still being felt.
As the convicted child sex offender faces possible release, whistleblower Maggie Dawkins returns with new allegations that raise questions about his offending history. She's joined by Kaye Anderson, whose sons attended the hostel and who shares the heartbreaking impact McKenna's crimes have had on her family.
ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here.
Contact your representatives
For listeners wishing to raise concerns about the potential release of Dennis McKenna, we encourage you to contact the following Western Australian representatives:
-
Premier Roger Cook: wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au
-
Attorney General Dr Tony Buti: Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au
-
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas: leader.zempilas@loop.wa.gov.au
You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal here.
You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.
For Support:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel Laurie
Guests: Maggie Dawkins and Kaye Anderson
Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook
