JOHN KELLOW'S SHOCKING CRIME IN BLACKWOOD, NANTYBWCH, AND TREDEGAR: A DEPRAVED OFFENDER'S REIGN OF TERROR
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Blackwood Tredegar Nantybwch Sexual Abuser
In August 2013, John Kellow, a man previously released from prison, was residing in Blackwood, a town in South Wales, when his dark past resurfaced. His criminal history is marked by a heinous act committed years earlier, which culminated in a severe legal judgment.
Back in November 2010, Kellow, then 59 years old, was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for a disturbing sexual assault involving a child. The assault was particularly egregious because it involved the use of a toy, highlighting the depravity of his actions. The court proceedings revealed that Kellow believed he had successfully evaded justice for his crimes, but the truth eventually caught up with him when his victim decided to come forward and report the incident to the police more than twenty years after it occurred.
Judge Rhys Rowlands presided over the case and delivered a stern verdict. During the trial, the victim was subjected to cross-examination, which was a painful process for her, especially as Kellow’s denials forced her to relive the traumatic experience. The court heard that Kellow, who resided at Ty Newydd Farm in Nantybwch, Tredegar, operated a business called Kellow and Sons located on Perrott Street in Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, at the time of the offences.
It was also revealed that Kellow had a history of excessive drinking, which appeared to have played a role in his committing the offences against the child. His lifestyle included periods of residence in Aberdare, another town in South Wales. The trial, which lasted three weeks at Merthyr Crown Court, resulted in a guilty verdict on six charges of indecent assault. The indictment contained a total of 40 allegations, but the jury acquitted him of the remaining charges. Despite the guilty verdict, Kellow maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings, a stance he continued to uphold even after sentencing, as noted by his defense lawyer, Sue Ferrier, during the sentencing at Cardiff Crown Court.
Ferrier also highlighted that Kellow had recently remarried and expressed concern about his future, particularly regarding his ability to support his new wife, who faced her own difficulties, and his elderly mother. Despite his community involvement—having served on four different committees over the past decade and receiving positive testimonials—his criminal actions overshadowed his reputation.
In her sentencing, Judge Rhys Rowlands ordered Kellow to be registered as a sex offender for the remainder of his life. The judge described Kellow’s conduct as “truly appalling, depraved and perverted,” emphasizing the severity and reprehensibility of his actions. The case remains a stark reminder of the hidden dangers within communities and the importance of justice for victims of such heinous crimes.
Back in November 2010, Kellow, then 59 years old, was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for a disturbing sexual assault involving a child. The assault was particularly egregious because it involved the use of a toy, highlighting the depravity of his actions. The court proceedings revealed that Kellow believed he had successfully evaded justice for his crimes, but the truth eventually caught up with him when his victim decided to come forward and report the incident to the police more than twenty years after it occurred.
Judge Rhys Rowlands presided over the case and delivered a stern verdict. During the trial, the victim was subjected to cross-examination, which was a painful process for her, especially as Kellow’s denials forced her to relive the traumatic experience. The court heard that Kellow, who resided at Ty Newydd Farm in Nantybwch, Tredegar, operated a business called Kellow and Sons located on Perrott Street in Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, at the time of the offences.
It was also revealed that Kellow had a history of excessive drinking, which appeared to have played a role in his committing the offences against the child. His lifestyle included periods of residence in Aberdare, another town in South Wales. The trial, which lasted three weeks at Merthyr Crown Court, resulted in a guilty verdict on six charges of indecent assault. The indictment contained a total of 40 allegations, but the jury acquitted him of the remaining charges. Despite the guilty verdict, Kellow maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings, a stance he continued to uphold even after sentencing, as noted by his defense lawyer, Sue Ferrier, during the sentencing at Cardiff Crown Court.
Ferrier also highlighted that Kellow had recently remarried and expressed concern about his future, particularly regarding his ability to support his new wife, who faced her own difficulties, and his elderly mother. Despite his community involvement—having served on four different committees over the past decade and receiving positive testimonials—his criminal actions overshadowed his reputation.
In her sentencing, Judge Rhys Rowlands ordered Kellow to be registered as a sex offender for the remainder of his life. The judge described Kellow’s conduct as “truly appalling, depraved and perverted,” emphasizing the severity and reprehensibility of his actions. The case remains a stark reminder of the hidden dangers within communities and the importance of justice for victims of such heinous crimes.