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‘Likely to reoffend’: WA paedophile planning volunteer work upon release from prison next month

Sydney Morning Herald - National · 16 October 2026 at 6:32 pm

‘Likely to reoffend’: WA paedophile planning volunteer work upon release from prison next month

Dennis McKenna, 81, will be released from prison on November 17.

Lawyers are fighting for him to be strictly monitored as they are convinced he will reoffend.

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‘Likely to reoffend’: WA paedophile planning volunteer work upon release from prison next month

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