In 2022, Gary Staines, a Margaret Roding Paedophile, 66, of Marks Hall Lane in Margaret Roding, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on December 1, when he was sentenced to 19 years in jail for indecent offences committed over a nine-year period in the 1990s.
In June 2020, the victim courageously approached Essex Police to disclose her experiences, prompting an investigation by the Essex Police’s search team.
Gary Staines inflicted years of abuse and manipulation on the young victim, commencing in 1991.
Subsequent to intricate investigations, Gary Staines was apprehended and indicted on four charges of indecent assault against a female minor under the age of 14, as well as one count of inducement to engage in an act of gross indecency.
Gary Staines’s trial at Chelmsford Crown Court was completed on November 1. After being found guilty, Gary Staines appeared in court yesterday and was sentenced to 19 years in prison with an extended licence of one year.
Detective Constable Jane Egerton, the investigating officer, stated: “I commend the victim in this case for exhibiting remarkable bravery throughout an extensive investigation.”
“These investigations are intricate; however, there is frequently a misunderstanding that an immediate report is necessary and that forensic evidence is required to achieve a resolution.”
This is inaccurate, and we acknowledge that victims of abuse may not be able to report immediately.
Gary Staines coerced the victim into believing his acts were normative, a common occurrence in such circumstances. We must not underestimate the harmful impact that abuse can have on a victim.
Victims frequently fear disbelief or experience embarrassment and humiliation for not having reported earlier.
Our investigative staff is proficient in handling cases of this nature; if you are a victim, your claims will be acknowledged, and you will receive help.
“We collaborate closely with Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) who offer specialised support that is entirely independent of law enforcement.”
If you or anyone you know has been affected by the people highlighted on this website, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report to Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.