Podcasts Culture The Audio Long Read From the archive: How did one of the worst paedophiles in history get away with his crimes?

From the archive: How did one of the worst paedophiles in history get away with his crimes?

Published: Feb. 16, 2022, 10:20 a.m.

We are raiding the Audio Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2016: For more than 40 years, William James Vahey drugged and abused hundreds of pupils at international schools around the world. A Guardian investigation reveals that, despite numerous opportunities to stop him, nothing was done. By Robert Booth. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod