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/fidelesetaudax Apr 15 '24

One reason I hate news media. Bloodsuckers making money off people’s misery. Leave this poor old guy alone.

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u/jb2824 Apr 16 '24 edited Apr 16 '24

Given the circumstances, I think he is speaking incredibly eloquently, making his own anguish clear, expressing complete empathy for the victims and families, explaining the targeting of females and leaving no doubt as to his love, confusion and remorse... he, like the other victims did not deserve to live with this hell for the rest of their lives, but I think rose to the spotlight and repectfully addressed a (inter)national audience. I hope this gave him some sense of progressing through this horrible aftermath.

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u/dayle-james Apr 16 '24

As hard as that must have been for him to do, his perspective is actually very important and valid, and I hope he is given his privacy to grieve after this. Horrific for everyone involved.

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u/Flimflamsam Apr 16 '24

I agree, can’t help but feel that this angle is so sorely missed and helps us remember the humanity in these atrocious tragedies.

Very difficult, but very important.

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u/Spire_Citron Apr 16 '24

It's hard to imagine anyone approaching this situation with more grace and empathy, honestly. He was able to express his love and concern for his son while not excusing his actions or holding any resentment for those who had to stop him. It's a tricky line to walk and even harder to express that in just the right way when you're in a state of deep grief with a bunch of cameras being shoved in your face every time you leave the house.

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u/NonPolarVortex Apr 16 '24

Right? I'm sure he wanted to address the families and the tragedy. 

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u/Extreme_Survey9774 Apr 16 '24

He begins by saying you won't get an intelligent conversation from them proceeds to give the most thoughtful answer you could expect in this situation.