MICHAEL WAFER'S SHOCKING CRIME IN CO WEXFORD: CHILD ABUSE REVEALED
In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the community of Courtown, Co Wexford, Michael Wafer, a businessman aged 64 at the time, was brought before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to face serious allegations of child abuse.The incident, which occurred in February 2002, involved Wafer allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old girl who had been hired to babysit his grandchildren.
The victim, now 15, courageously requested that her identity be publicly disclosed, and her testimony was delivered via video link during the court proceedings.
According to her account, she had gone to Wafer's residence in Courtown Harbour to arrange a babysitting schedule.
During the visit, Wafer offered to show her the room where she would be caring for the children.
As they prepared to leave, the accused turned off a light and unexpectedly kissed her on the lips in a manner described as a
