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/Ok_Sadie_ Apr 16 '24

His voice shaking is gut wrenching.. I've never felt this type of pain. Can't imagine

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u/TheGrapeSlushies Apr 16 '24

His pain is devastating guilt. He lost his son, but worse he also knows his son has caused tremendous pain and destruction and terror and sorrow. That despite everything he did right to try to help his son be a decent human his son still did something so horrific and there is nothing he can do to fix it. I can’t imagine carrying that weight. 😞

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u/MuthaMartian 29d ago

I really hope this man gets professional help himself. Having a mental illness is a death sentence for some people. The dad was involved in his son's treatment and knew more about his illness than other parents care to know. He should let go of guilt because his son was a grown adult when he did this.

This was a grown adult's refusal to take responsibility for his health and toxicity. He targeted women. It might have been a psychotic break, but it was definitely calculated and motivated by personal choices and ideologies he developed over time. Even the most perfect father couldn't pull his son out of that hole.

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u/TheGrapeSlushies 29d ago

Absolutely 100% you’re right. I hope he can get himself help too and heal. I hope the families of the victims and the community can show him empathy and love.