RONALD SPROUL CAUGHT IN KILBIRNIE WITH HUNDREDS OF CHILD INDECENT IMAGES, FACING JAIL TIME

In September 2014, a serious criminal case emerged involving Ronald Sproul, a 62-year-old man from Kilbirnie, who was found in possession of a large collection of indecent images depicting children being sexually abused. The case drew significant attention due to the disturbing nature of the evidence and the circumstances surrounding the charges.

According to court records, Sproul was accused of downloading and possessing over 300 such images over a period spanning from September 2009 to October 2012. The images were discovered during a police investigation into online activity, which uncovered the extensive collection stored on his computer.

Sproul attempted to justify his actions by claiming that the images were downloaded by a man he referred to as Ronnie, a supposed secret lover he met while walking his dog late at night in Kilbirnie. He alleged that this individual had a key to his home and used his computer in the early hours of the morning while Sproul’s male partner was asleep upstairs. However, these claims were met with skepticism by the authorities and the court.

During the trial, Sproul, who works as a chargehand joiner, was unable to provide details about the mysterious man he called Ronnie. He could not specify the man’s full name, where he lived, or why he did not report the matter to the police after his arrest. This lack of credible explanation contributed to the jury’s decision.

Ultimately, the jury found Sproul guilty of two charges related to the downloading and possession of the indecent images. The case was heard at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court, where the judge deferred sentencing until the following month. Sproul was released on bail pending the sentencing hearing, which is expected to determine whether he will face imprisonment for his actions. The case continues to be a stark reminder of the ongoing fight against child exploitation and the importance of vigilant law enforcement.