Foster Care Predator Sentenced

A foster carer in Adelaide, Ricky Bennett, has been jailed for 24 years after preying on young girls in his care — a sentence backdated to 2021. The judge called him a “skillful, dangerous, and determined” predator who exploited his power for years. The first victim reported abuse in 2013 but was dismissed, allowing the abuse to continue for seven more years. Survivors, now speaking out, say the system failed them — one slept on a roof to escape, another wished she’d been removed sooner. They demand systemic change, warning that without listening and acting on allegations, children remain at risk. The Department for Child Protection says it’s supporting victims, but the tragedy underscores how one ignored complaint can cost children years of safety. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ba24638d82314e8