Royal commission into child sex abuse: 'All I could think about was ... killing Father Ryan. I didn't do it. I should have.'

By Joanne McCarthy
Updated September 15 2016 - 11:18am, first published September 10 2016 - 12:15am
Vince Ryan was convicted in 1995 for offences against more than 30 young boys. Photo: Ron Bell
Vince Ryan was convicted in 1995 for offences against more than 30 young boys. Photo: Ron Bell
Bishop Roger Herft did not recall receiving serious child sex allegations about the now defrocked former dean of Newcastle, Graeme Lawrence. Photo: Max Mason Hubers
Bishop Roger Herft did not recall receiving serious child sex allegations about the now defrocked former dean of Newcastle, Graeme Lawrence. Photo: Max Mason Hubers
John Pirona was one of Vince Ryan's victims. Photo: Jonathan Carroll
John Pirona was one of Vince Ryan's victims. Photo: Jonathan Carroll
Francis Cable, also known as Brother Romuald, leaving Newcastle Court. Photo: Jonathan Carroll
Francis Cable, also known as Brother Romuald, leaving Newcastle Court. Photo: Jonathan Carroll
Audrey Nash believes her son was abused by Francis Cable. Photo: Jonathan Carroll
Audrey Nash believes her son was abused by Francis Cable. Photo: Jonathan Carroll

"During the service, all I could think about was running to my mate's parents' place and grabbing the biggest two knives he had and killing Father Ryan. I didn't do it. I should have.

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