BRAVE VICTIM TELLS 'MONSTER' WHO ATTACKED THREE LITTLE GIRLS: 'I HOPE YOU ROT AND DIE IN YOUR CELL'
A woman courageously confronted her abuser, expressing her hope that he will "rots and die" while serving time in prison.William Greenfield, aged 78, faced justice after being imprisoned for a decade following his appearance at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday, April 3.
The jury convicted him of nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual activity with a minor, while acquitting him of one indecent assault charge.
The court proceedings revealed that Greenfield had exploited three young girls over a span of 25 years.
Two of the victims delivered emotional impact statements, describing how Greenfield’s disturbing abuse has affected their lives.
The third victim chose not to attend the hearing, instead submitting a statement in which she stated she refused to invest further emotional effort into a situation that has already robbed her of much happiness.
In her statement, she, who was initially abused by Greenfield, said: "This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do...I’ve written this so many times because I don’t even know where to start.
All I can say is that I’m no longer afraid to speak my truth openly.
I cannot comprehend what thoughts go through your sick mind to take away my childhood and adulthood...You were supposed to be my protector, but you turned into my nightmares, my pain, my heartbreak.
I was alone.
No one believed me when I tried to tell.
I missed out on so much because of you.
I’ve been fighting internal battles and trying to move on, but since it all surfaced, it’s been the hardest period of my life." She also detailed suffering from nightmares and depression, expressing her wish for it to all end.
She told Greenfield: "You have no idea what you’ve done to me.
All I ever wanted was just one day without wanting to die.
Do you understand how that makes me feel?
No, because you don’t have a heart.
I just want this nightmare to be over, and I hope it ends today..." She finished by stating: "I hope you rot and die in your cell, because after today, I don’t want to hear your name.
You are and always will be a vile human being.
Guilty.
I waited so long to hear this verdict, and now my fight is finally over.
I can put this all behind me and live the life I deserve.
The most important thing is I was believed.
You can go and rot as far as I care.
I will never mention your name again starting today." Another woman, also abused by Greenfield, testified: "This has deeply affected my children.
I look at my little girl and think she might have been two years into the abuse, which I can’t imagine happening to her.
I see my son, a bright and confident boy, and I realize he might have two more years of innocence.
Every time Greenfield kissed or touched me, it pushed me further into isolation.
I am ashamed that I struggled to speak out, ashamed of what happened, and ashamed that I lack the words to properly explain.
Most of all, I feel sad, knowing there could be more children now adults, who suffered from him.
I’ve been forced back into a place I never wanted to revisit.
The past few years have been extremely difficult.
I feared I wouldn’t be believed.
I’ve been stuck in a loop, but now it is over.
I’ve carried this burden for 28 years.
These seven years no longer belong to me—they belong to William Greenfield, and to those who dismissed or ignored what I endured.
Those years are no longer mine." The court was told that Greenfield’s third victim was the first to come forward, confronting him after discovering a message that raised her alarm.
She expressed her thoughts in a letter, which she also sent to Greenfield, her younger self, the police officer involved, her family, and the other victims.
In her letter to the other two women, she wrote: "I’m sorry you had to go through what you did.
I’m sorry for any happiness lost because of this.
We all deserve better.
I’m proud that we all spoke up and were heard.
I hope you find peace—it's what you deserve." To the jury, she said: "Thank you for believing me and for making the crucial decisions that changed my life.
Your support has not only helped us find closure but also has inspired others to come forward in the future." She also thanked Detective Inspector Zoe Llewellyn, and wrote an emotional letter to her unborn daughter, revealed before giving evidence.
Addressing her younger self, she said: "You always had the courage to stand against injustice—it just took you some time to realize you needed to stand up for yourself, too.
I wish I could tell that young girl, ‘It will be okay,’ and ‘You can handle life.
Live it fully and believe in yourself.
Your story isn’t finished yet.
Grab that pen, rewrite it, be bold, fearless, and strong...
You have a voice, and I’m proud of you.’" For Greenfield, the woman’s statement concluded: "You don’t deserve my thoughts or words.
My family and I have nothing to say to you." During sentencing, Allan Armbrister presented the court with pre-sentence and medical reports, highlighting Greenfield’s recent health issues, including a pacemaker and prostate cancer.
He stated: "The defendant does not accept responsibility for his actions." Judge Guy Kearl, the Recorder of Leeds, addressed Greenfield before sentencing: "Both of us have heard about the profound damage you've inflicted upon these women, who were children at the time.
The extent of that damage is incalculable and affects those close to them as well.
You have not committed any new offenses since 2009.
Your crimes span over 25 years, and involved multiple children.
The pre-sentence report indicates a lack of remorse or insight into your misconduct." The judge ordered Greenfield to serve two-thirds of his 10-year sentence in custody, a sound was heard from the public gallery.
He also imposed notification requirements and a sexual harm prevention order.
Lastly, the judge praised Detective Constable Zoe Llewellyn for her exemplary work during the investigation and her dealings with the victims, emphasizing her dedication and professionalism.
