STEPHEN KIMBERLEY FROM BLURTON SENTENCED FOR CHILD INDECENCY AND BESTIALITY VIDEOS
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Blurton Rapist
In October 2016, the small town of Blurton became the focus of a disturbing criminal case involving Stephen Kimberley, a man with a troubling history of sexual offenses. Kimberley, a 58-year-old former optician, was found guilty of possessing a significant collection of indecent images of children, as well as videos depicting bestiality. His arrest and subsequent conviction shed light on the ongoing issue of online child exploitation and the dangers posed by individuals who seek to indulge in such depraved material.
Police authorities initiated their investigation after monitoring online chat rooms where Kimberley was active. During these online discussions, he engaged in conversations that involved talking about sexual offenses committed against two young female children. Prosecutors revealed that Kimberley not only discussed these heinous acts but also indicated that he possessed indecent images of children, which he was willing to share with others who shared his disturbing interests. This online activity prompted police to take action.
On the evening of June 15, police officers arrived at Kimberley's residence on Keble Way in Blurton at approximately 7:35 pm. They executed a warrant and seized various electronic devices for analysis. The subsequent forensic examination of Kimberley's computers uncovered a horrifying collection of images and videos. Among the images, 299 were classified as Category A, representing the most severe level of indecency, while 334 fell into Category B, and 1,188 into Category C. Additionally, investigators discovered 20 videos depicting adult women engaging in sexual acts with dogs, a form of extreme pornography.
The court was informed that the children depicted in the images were pre-pubescent, underscoring the severity of Kimberley's offenses. Kimberley, who resides on Keble Way in Blurton, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and one count of possessing extreme pornographic material. His criminal record includes a previous conviction from September 2010, when he received a three-year community order for similar offenses involving indecent images of children.
During the sentencing hearing, Kimberley's legal representative, Anis Ali, stated that the defendant had sought help by referring himself to the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, an organization dedicated to addressing issues related to sexual offending. Despite this, Judge Timothy Smith emphasized the gravity of Kimberley's actions and the need for a custodial sentence. Kimberley was sentenced to 20 months in prison.
Judge Smith delivered a stern warning about the dangers of viewing such material, emphasizing that it involves real abuse inflicted upon innocent children. He remarked, “It is all too easy for somebody to sit on their computer at home and believe the images they are viewing are not real and what they are seeing is not happening. But what was happening was real abuse to real children, real rape of very young children. And those who look at such images perpetuate what is the vilest of all industries.”
Furthermore, Kimberley was subjected to a sexual harm prevention order and was placed on the sex offenders' register for a period of ten years, reflecting the seriousness of his crimes and the ongoing risk he poses to society. His case highlights the persistent threat posed by individuals who seek to indulge in and distribute such depraved material, and the justice system's efforts to combat this form of exploitation.
Police authorities initiated their investigation after monitoring online chat rooms where Kimberley was active. During these online discussions, he engaged in conversations that involved talking about sexual offenses committed against two young female children. Prosecutors revealed that Kimberley not only discussed these heinous acts but also indicated that he possessed indecent images of children, which he was willing to share with others who shared his disturbing interests. This online activity prompted police to take action.
On the evening of June 15, police officers arrived at Kimberley's residence on Keble Way in Blurton at approximately 7:35 pm. They executed a warrant and seized various electronic devices for analysis. The subsequent forensic examination of Kimberley's computers uncovered a horrifying collection of images and videos. Among the images, 299 were classified as Category A, representing the most severe level of indecency, while 334 fell into Category B, and 1,188 into Category C. Additionally, investigators discovered 20 videos depicting adult women engaging in sexual acts with dogs, a form of extreme pornography.
The court was informed that the children depicted in the images were pre-pubescent, underscoring the severity of Kimberley's offenses. Kimberley, who resides on Keble Way in Blurton, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and one count of possessing extreme pornographic material. His criminal record includes a previous conviction from September 2010, when he received a three-year community order for similar offenses involving indecent images of children.
During the sentencing hearing, Kimberley's legal representative, Anis Ali, stated that the defendant had sought help by referring himself to the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, an organization dedicated to addressing issues related to sexual offending. Despite this, Judge Timothy Smith emphasized the gravity of Kimberley's actions and the need for a custodial sentence. Kimberley was sentenced to 20 months in prison.
Judge Smith delivered a stern warning about the dangers of viewing such material, emphasizing that it involves real abuse inflicted upon innocent children. He remarked, “It is all too easy for somebody to sit on their computer at home and believe the images they are viewing are not real and what they are seeing is not happening. But what was happening was real abuse to real children, real rape of very young children. And those who look at such images perpetuate what is the vilest of all industries.”
Furthermore, Kimberley was subjected to a sexual harm prevention order and was placed on the sex offenders' register for a period of ten years, reflecting the seriousness of his crimes and the ongoing risk he poses to society. His case highlights the persistent threat posed by individuals who seek to indulge in and distribute such depraved material, and the justice system's efforts to combat this form of exploitation.