Share and Follow
Anthony Munro, who once held a position as a scout leader, has been sentenced for the appalling sexual abuse of multiple children spanning from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Now approaching his 80s, Munro appeared frail as he exited the Adelaide Remand Centre earlier today, addressing the gathered press with a brief statement.
When questioned by 9News, “Do you take full responsibility for your actions?”
Munro simply responded, “That I do.”
For half a century, Munro managed to evade justice until his eventual imprisonment.
He was 72 when he was sentenced to 10 years and nine months’ prison in 2017 for vile crimes in relation to two boys.
A third victim was identified three years later, adding more jail time.
One of his victims, who can’t be identified, told 9News he was disappointed the paedophile had been set free.
“I certainly think these guys have a good deal when they can plead guilty, pay some money and get a short sentence compared to the sentence of those victims whose lives he wreaked havoc with.”
The victim recently wrote to the Parole Board in a bid to keep his attacker behind bars.
“I need this man to serve his full sentence behind bars to prove the system works and his wealth, confidence, and ability to manipulate people means nothing,” he wrote.
Munro is now on home detention and under strict parole conditions, including electronic monitoring for the remainder of his sentence, which is set to end in 2029.
In 2016, Munro was also questioned over the disappearance of the Beaumont children, but police found no evidence linking him to the high-profile case.
NEVER MISS A STORY: Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.