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Survivor’s frustration as one of SA’s most notorious paedophiles to be released

A survivor of one of South Australia's most notorious paedophiles has revealed his frustration at finding out his attacker, Anthony Munro, will soon be released from jail on parole.

Andrew McIntyre said he wasn't formally notified about the decision, instead, another victim of the same predator had to break the news to him.

Decades on, McIntyre is still trying to comprehend the monstrous abuse he endured as a child.

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Andrew McIntyre

"I have children of my own, and I can't think of anything more horrid," McIntyre told 9News.

He was preyed on at just 9-years-old by family friend Munro.

"Before he started offending he used to be a friend of mine you know, so it's a very strange situation."

The paedophile and former scout leader is behind bars for the horrific abuse of a number of children, including McIntyre, between the 1960's and 1990's.

Now he's been granted parole, something at least one of his victims was notified about earlier this week, 9News understands.

McIntyre said he's frustrated he wasn't told.

Anthony Munro

"I've never received any notification – maybe that's my fault, I don't know," he said.

Lawyer Andrew Carpenter has worked with dozens of survivors of child sexual abuse and says running into an offender is the last thing they need.

"The last thing any victim survivor wants to do is be out in public and see an offender that's out when they thought they were in jail," Carpenter told 9News.

Munro was 72 when he was sentenced to 10 years and nine months' prison in 2017 for vile crimes in relation to McIntyre and another boy.

A third victim was identified three years later, adding more jail time.

"I was appalled by one year and six months for a third conviction of a known, proven paedophile," McIntyre said.

Carpenter said there needs to be a change to protect victims.

Anthony Munro

"Until the parliament passes laws to make sure sentences are longer this is just going to be a thing that keeps happening over and over again," he said.

A parole release date is still to be set but 9News understands there'll be strict conditions for Munro, including electronic monitoring and home detention. He's also not allowed to contact any of his victims.

Munro was questioned by police over the disappearance of the Beaumont children in 2016 who found no evidence linking him to the case.

Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)

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