JOHN DYE FROM FORFAR SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS FOR RAPE IN DUNDEE

In a court session held in Edinburgh, John Dye, a man residing in Goosecroft, Forfar, was brought before the judge following his conviction for serious sexual offenses committed in Dundee. The proceedings revealed that Dye, aged 49, had a disturbing history of abusing a young girl over several years, culminating in a brutal rape that took place in the Kirkton area of Dundee between 1999 and 2000.

According to court records, the victim, who was only 14 years old at the time, was forcibly pulled into Dye’s vehicle by grabbing her hair. The assault began with him kissing her and then escalating into a rape ordeal. After the attack, Dye forced her out of the car and left her at the scene, leaving her traumatized and vulnerable. The court heard that this was not an isolated incident; Dye had previously subjected the same girl to molestation from an even younger age. On one particular occasion, he pushed her onto a bed at an address in Dundee and raped her, further compounding the severity of his crimes.

During the trial at the High Court in Edinburgh, Dye denied the charges, maintaining his innocence despite overwhelming evidence. His defense solicitor advocate, Jim Stephenson, argued that Dye was not guilty of the latest allegations, but the jury found him guilty of both rape charges and an indecency offense. The verdict was delivered after a thorough examination of the evidence presented by the prosecution.

Following the conviction, advocate depute Jo McDonald emphasized Dye’s status as a registered sex offender and highlighted his prior criminal history. It was revealed that Dye had previously served a four-year sentence at Dundee Sheriff Court in 2005 for sex offenses committed against another girl. These offenses involved abuse that occurred between 1987 and 1990 at various addresses within Dundee.

Lady Carmichael, presiding over the case, addressed Dye directly, stating, “The jury convicted you of the sexual abuse and rape of a young girl some years ago.” She expressed her confidence in the court’s decision to impose a fitting sentence, which was set at eight years of imprisonment. Additionally, she informed Dye that he would be placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities after his release.

In conclusion, the court’s ruling reflects the gravity of Dye’s crimes and the impact on his victims. The lengthy sentence underscores the seriousness with which the justice system treats sexual offenses, especially those involving minors and repeated abuse.