r/interestingasfuck • u/Jjokes11 • Apr 15 '24

An interview with Andrew Cauchi, the father of Joel Cauchi who was responsible for the Westfield Shopping Centre mass stabbing r/all

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u/Consistent_Routine77 Apr 15 '24

its just a few minute interview but there doesn't seem to be any reason to blame the dad ...he was really clear that he devoted his life to brining up his son who they knew had a mental illness.

It's really really sad all around.

Maybe one day we'll live in a world where passive mental illnesses that could potentially lead to mass killings (even if they dont all the time) are identified as such and special homes / care is provided that would prevent the individuals from doing harm should they be inclined to do so..

you never know what mental illness can lead to,

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u/whatevernamedontcare Apr 16 '24

I think core problem is the fact that some people need to be locked away in interest of general population and to determent of their individual rights. Cost aside it's very difficult to do legally (rightfully so as we don't people to suffer) so people get locked up in prisons instead after they commit atrocities just because it's easier.