GORDON STABLER SENTENCED FOR RAPE IN WADDESDON AND AYLESBURY
In a case that has spanned decades, Gordon Stabler, a 43-year-old man from High Street, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, has been convicted and sentenced for a serious sexual offence that occurred in the 1990s.The conviction follows a thorough investigation conducted by Thames Valley Police, which ultimately led to a four-day trial at Aylesbury Crown Court.
Stabler was found guilty by a majority verdict on October 5, 2017, of a single count of raping a girl under the age of 16.
The court heard that the incident took place in Aylesbury during the 1990s, where Stabler allegedly lured a teenage girl by offering her alcohol.
Once she was intoxicated, he committed the assault.
The victim, who was a minor at the time, reported the crime to police in 2016, prompting the investigation that eventually led to Stabler’s conviction.
Following the verdict, Stabler was sentenced on November 10, 2017, at the same court to a term of nine years and six months in prison.
In addition to his imprisonment, he has been placed on the sex offenders register, reflecting the severity of his crime and the ongoing concern for public safety.
The case highlights the importance of reporting historical abuse, as the victim’s courage in coming forward decades after the incident played a crucial role in securing justice.
Stabler’s conviction underscores the long arm of the law and the commitment of authorities to pursue justice regardless of the passage of time.
The case also serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding minors and ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their actions, no matter how many years have passed since the offence occurred.
