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MERLIN GRIFFITHS

Name: Red Rose UK Abusers Dataset
Creator: Red Rose UK

Sentenced

By Red Rose UK | Published | Updated 4 June 2026, 11:54

Aberaman Rapist 296 Views 0 Comments RR43171

MERLIN GRIFFITHS FROM ABERAMAN SENTENCED FOR RAPE IN CARDIFF

In a case that has spanned decades, an 84-year-old man from Aberaman, South Wales, has been sentenced to four years in prison for the heinous crime of raping an 11-year-old girl nearly 44 years ago.

The incident took place in October 1962, when Merlin Griffiths was 40 years old.

The details of the case were revealed during a hearing at Cardiff Crown Court, where the court was informed of the long history surrounding the allegations.

According to court records, the young girl confided in her mother about the assault, but her claims were dismissed at the time as a mere

Court Outcome

Conviction and Sentencing Details

Sentenced

Detected legal outcome

Prison sentence

four years

In a case that has spanned decades, an 84-year-old man from Aberaman, South Wales, has been sentenced to four years in prison for the heinous crime of raping an 11-year-old girl nearly 44 years ago

Location Information

Aberaman

Aberaman, Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Suburban Area, Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, CF44

Coordinates: 51.7017, -3.4297

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