KEVIN DEARS: PREDATORY PAEDOPHILE FROM CARLISLE AND MILDENHALL SET TO BE RELEASED DESPITE VICTIMS' OUTRAGE
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Carlisle Mildenhall Rapist
In a decision that has sparked outrage among victims and concerned members of the community, Kevin Dears, a convicted paedophile with a long history of sexual offenses against young girls, is set to be released from prison after serving less than five years of an indefinite sentence. The case has drawn significant attention due to the severity and duration of his offending, which spans over three decades.
Kevin Dears, aged 47, was initially incarcerated in 2008 following a series of heinous crimes committed over a period of 30 years. Originally from Knotty Ash, Dears' last known residence was in Carlisle, and he was also associated with Mildenhall. His criminal activities began when he was just 12 years old, targeting and repeatedly raping a five-year-old girl. His early offending marked the start of a pattern of predatory behavior that would continue into his adulthood.
In 2008, Dears was sentenced to an indefinite term by a judge in Liverpool, with a minimum of four years and four months before he could be considered for release. The presiding judge, Nigel Harris QC, explicitly stated that Dears would only be released when it was deemed safe to do so, emphasizing the potential danger he posed. Judge Harris remarked, “In my view it is unlikely that you will be in a position to prove you are no longer dangerous for a very long time to come,” underscoring the serious concerns about his risk to the community.
Despite these warnings, recent developments have caused distress among his victims and their families. News of Dears’ impending release has been met with anger and disbelief, especially from those who suffered at his hands. One mother, whose now-adult daughter was subjected to repeated abuse by Dears, expressed her outrage: “We can’t believe he is coming out so soon. The judge said he was a dangerous man and a danger to children, yet he is being released at the first opportunity. It is too dangerous for him to be let out. He has spent less than five years in jail after spending 30 years preying on children. How can they be so sure he is reformed? I don’t think you could cure him. He has spent almost his whole life as a paedophile.”
Details of Dears’ offending history reveal a disturbing pattern. His abusive behavior began in 1977 when he targeted a five-year-old girl, whom he repeatedly raped over the next four years. His predatory actions continued into his adult years, with a series of sex attacks on pre-pubescent girls until he was approximately 30 years old. After a 12-year hiatus, Dears reoffended in 2007, when he twice indecently assaulted a 14-year-old schoolgirl he had befriended.
During the 2008 court proceedings, Dears pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including four counts of indecent assault, two counts of rape, and two counts of sexual activity with a child. The court heard that his first known victim, now aged 36, was subjected to repeated indecent assaults and rapes over four years, with her describing the trauma as so severe that she would scrub herself raw in the bath afterward. The court also learned of his continued offenses against a six-year-old girl from 1981 to 1985, and additional assaults on other young girls during the 1990s.
Psychologist Keith Ashcroft described Dears as a “predatory paedophile” with psychopathic tendencies, emphasizing the danger he posed to children. The court’s sentencing reflected the gravity of his crimes, with Judge Harris reiterating the unlikelihood of Dears proving he was no longer dangerous in the foreseeable future. As the court proceedings unfolded, victims and their families watched in tears, overwhelmed by the details of their suffering and the ongoing threat Dears represented.
The Ministry of Justice has declined to comment on individual cases but stated that the release of prisoners serving indeterminate sentences is managed by the independent Parole Board, which assesses whether they can be safely reintegrated into the community. They assured the public that robust measures are in place to monitor sex offenders post-release, aiming to prevent further harm.
As Dears prepares for his release, the community remains divided, with many questioning whether the justice system has adequately protected potential future victims from a man with such a long and documented history of abuse.
Kevin Dears, aged 47, was initially incarcerated in 2008 following a series of heinous crimes committed over a period of 30 years. Originally from Knotty Ash, Dears' last known residence was in Carlisle, and he was also associated with Mildenhall. His criminal activities began when he was just 12 years old, targeting and repeatedly raping a five-year-old girl. His early offending marked the start of a pattern of predatory behavior that would continue into his adulthood.
In 2008, Dears was sentenced to an indefinite term by a judge in Liverpool, with a minimum of four years and four months before he could be considered for release. The presiding judge, Nigel Harris QC, explicitly stated that Dears would only be released when it was deemed safe to do so, emphasizing the potential danger he posed. Judge Harris remarked, “In my view it is unlikely that you will be in a position to prove you are no longer dangerous for a very long time to come,” underscoring the serious concerns about his risk to the community.
Despite these warnings, recent developments have caused distress among his victims and their families. News of Dears’ impending release has been met with anger and disbelief, especially from those who suffered at his hands. One mother, whose now-adult daughter was subjected to repeated abuse by Dears, expressed her outrage: “We can’t believe he is coming out so soon. The judge said he was a dangerous man and a danger to children, yet he is being released at the first opportunity. It is too dangerous for him to be let out. He has spent less than five years in jail after spending 30 years preying on children. How can they be so sure he is reformed? I don’t think you could cure him. He has spent almost his whole life as a paedophile.”
Details of Dears’ offending history reveal a disturbing pattern. His abusive behavior began in 1977 when he targeted a five-year-old girl, whom he repeatedly raped over the next four years. His predatory actions continued into his adult years, with a series of sex attacks on pre-pubescent girls until he was approximately 30 years old. After a 12-year hiatus, Dears reoffended in 2007, when he twice indecently assaulted a 14-year-old schoolgirl he had befriended.
During the 2008 court proceedings, Dears pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including four counts of indecent assault, two counts of rape, and two counts of sexual activity with a child. The court heard that his first known victim, now aged 36, was subjected to repeated indecent assaults and rapes over four years, with her describing the trauma as so severe that she would scrub herself raw in the bath afterward. The court also learned of his continued offenses against a six-year-old girl from 1981 to 1985, and additional assaults on other young girls during the 1990s.
Psychologist Keith Ashcroft described Dears as a “predatory paedophile” with psychopathic tendencies, emphasizing the danger he posed to children. The court’s sentencing reflected the gravity of his crimes, with Judge Harris reiterating the unlikelihood of Dears proving he was no longer dangerous in the foreseeable future. As the court proceedings unfolded, victims and their families watched in tears, overwhelmed by the details of their suffering and the ongoing threat Dears represented.
The Ministry of Justice has declined to comment on individual cases but stated that the release of prisoners serving indeterminate sentences is managed by the independent Parole Board, which assesses whether they can be safely reintegrated into the community. They assured the public that robust measures are in place to monitor sex offenders post-release, aiming to prevent further harm.
As Dears prepares for his release, the community remains divided, with many questioning whether the justice system has adequately protected potential future victims from a man with such a long and documented history of abuse.