Police reveal details of the online profile of Australia's worst ever paedophile
The former Queensland childcare worker who has been charged with sexually abusing dozens of children boasted in an online profile about his love of “meaningful experiences” with kids.
The 45-year-old Gold Coast man was charged last week with 1623 child abuse offences, including 136 charges of raping pre-pubescent girls, with the alleged offences relate to 87 children in Australia and four overseas, and includes 110 counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 10.
While the man cannot be named until his case is committed to trial, many parents of the victims have discovered an online profile for his previous employer in which the man boasted about his childcare experience.
In it, the man talked about his professional skills and discussed how he helped children “develop their identities”, saying he was a “firm believer in play-based learning as well as inquiry”.
“I love engaging children in meaningful experiences that inspire their play and learning,” the post read.
“I am particularly fascinated by how children use creative languages such as drawing, building, painting and music to express themselves and develop their identity.”
He said “young children are natural inquirers” who “explore the world through their senses, seeking answers and building theories”, adding that “as an early childhood teacher I hope to share this journey, learning side by side with children and inspiring them”.
Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner Justine Gough said the investigation into the man’s crimes and a larger paedophile ring is still ongoing.
“Those charges carry life imprisonment. Once this man faces the AFP charges here in Queensland, we will be seeking his extradition,” she said.
“This is one of the most horrific child abuse cases that I‘ve seen in nearly 40 years of policing.”
“We are absolutely committed to prosecuting anyone who comes after our most vulnerable.”
If the man is convicted of all his alleged crimes, he will be named the worst paedophile in Australian history.
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