Convicted abuser McKenna faces high-risk declaration before November release
Dennis John McKenna, 81, faces a High Risk Serious Offender declaration before his November 17 release from prison for abusing nearly 30 boys at a Western Australian hostel between 1957 and 1990. Prosecutors told the Supreme Court McKenna plans volunteer work upon release but poses significant reoffending risk, citing psychiatric assessments and his distorted views on consent.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 07:32 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 07:40 UTC
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