How Could You? Hall of Shame-Australia-Ricky John Bennett

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From Adelaide, Australia, foster father Ricky John Bennett, 70, “was sentenced to 24 years in prison—with a non-parole period of 19 years and two months—for horrific and systematic child sex offenses committed against multiple [foster care] victims over the best part of 20 years.”

“Judge Barklay described Bennett as a “skillful, dangerous and determined sexual predator” whose repugnant offending persisted for close to two decades.”

“Bennett was sentenced on combined charges to 24 years, effectively ensuring he will spend the rest of his life in jail.”

[Adelaide Now 6/11/26]

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