CLIFFORD HODGKINS FROM BLAIRGOWRIE SENTENCED FOR HORRIFIC CRIMES IN EDINBURGH
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Blairgowrie Domestic Abuser Emotional/Psychological Child Abuser Sexual Abuser Narcissistic Abuser Financial Abuser Verbal Abuser Stalker Rapist
In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of Blairgowrie and the wider Edinburgh region, Clifford Hodgkins was brought before the High Court in Edinburgh in May 2023 and received a severe sentence of 12 years in prison, with an additional three years under supervised release. The charges against him encompass a wide range of heinous crimes, including domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault, stalking, and unlawful detention.
Over an 18-month period, Hodgkins subjected his victim to relentless abuse, both physical and psychological. The victim endured brutal beatings with a baseball bat and fists, and was kept confined in a room where Hodgkins attempted to shave her hair off with a razor. During this time, she was also assaulted with a boot, and horrifyingly, Hodgkins engaged in sexual acts with her while she was held captive. The victim was forced to urinate in a bucket within the room, a clear indication of the level of control and degradation she was subjected to.
The violence escalated to the point where she was raped, resulting in her being hospitalized with a blood transfusion and internal stitches. The brutality did not stop there; Hodgkins dragged her into a car and violently smashed her face against the vehicle. He also threatened her with a screwdriver, rammed her car off the road, and continued to assault her multiple times. His violent actions extended beyond the victim, as he sexually assaulted her teenage daughter and made inappropriate sexual remarks to her other teenage daughter. Additionally, he terrorized her 9-year-old son, forcing him into therapy as a means of control and intimidation.
Law enforcement authorities had to intervene when police had to forcibly break into her own house to rescue her from Hodgkins’ grip. The case also revealed disturbing allegations of animal abuse, as Hodgkins was charged with abusing and strangling her dog. Further investigations uncovered multiple charges in England, where Hodgkins was accused of abusing women, indicating a pattern of violent and abusive behavior across different regions.
Hodgkins’ actions have left a lasting scar on his victims and the community, highlighting the importance of vigilant law enforcement and support systems for victims of domestic violence and abuse. His sentencing marks a significant step in delivering justice for those affected by his brutal and relentless crimes.
Over an 18-month period, Hodgkins subjected his victim to relentless abuse, both physical and psychological. The victim endured brutal beatings with a baseball bat and fists, and was kept confined in a room where Hodgkins attempted to shave her hair off with a razor. During this time, she was also assaulted with a boot, and horrifyingly, Hodgkins engaged in sexual acts with her while she was held captive. The victim was forced to urinate in a bucket within the room, a clear indication of the level of control and degradation she was subjected to.
The violence escalated to the point where she was raped, resulting in her being hospitalized with a blood transfusion and internal stitches. The brutality did not stop there; Hodgkins dragged her into a car and violently smashed her face against the vehicle. He also threatened her with a screwdriver, rammed her car off the road, and continued to assault her multiple times. His violent actions extended beyond the victim, as he sexually assaulted her teenage daughter and made inappropriate sexual remarks to her other teenage daughter. Additionally, he terrorized her 9-year-old son, forcing him into therapy as a means of control and intimidation.
Law enforcement authorities had to intervene when police had to forcibly break into her own house to rescue her from Hodgkins’ grip. The case also revealed disturbing allegations of animal abuse, as Hodgkins was charged with abusing and strangling her dog. Further investigations uncovered multiple charges in England, where Hodgkins was accused of abusing women, indicating a pattern of violent and abusive behavior across different regions.
Hodgkins’ actions have left a lasting scar on his victims and the community, highlighting the importance of vigilant law enforcement and support systems for victims of domestic violence and abuse. His sentencing marks a significant step in delivering justice for those affected by his brutal and relentless crimes.