In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Adam O’Dee, then 37, of Holmes Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, was convicted of a prolific and sustained series of sexual atrocities. On Friday, 6 February 2026, a jury at Plymouth Crown Court found O’Dee guilty of 17 charges involving five separate victims, including three children under the age of 13.
The investigation established a catalogue of abuse spanning over a decade within Plymouth and the wider Devon area. O’Dee was convicted of raping one child between 2020 and 2022, and committed five offences against a second child, including sexual assault by penetration. Against a third child, the jury found him guilty of seven counts, including two rapes and four counts of sexual touching, with the most recent offences occurring as late as November 2024. Additionally, O’Dee was convicted of raping an adult woman and the sexual penetration of a second female as recently as February 2025.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the identities of all five victims are protected for life under the Sexual Offences Act. The judge noted the gravity of the 17 total convictions, which included multiple counts of rape and sexual assault by penetration. The prosecution stated that the investigation by Devon and Cornwall Police uncovered a pattern of predatory conduct that targeted both adults and very young children over significant periods of time.
The judge noted that O’Dee had engaged in sexual activity with himself in the presence of a child for gratification, further demonstrating the depravity of his actions. For his crimes in Plymouth, Devon, the court found that the defendant posed a significant risk to the public and must be remanded to immediate custody. The prosecution noted that the trial at Plymouth Crown Court provided a comprehensive record of O’Dee’s long-term history of offending.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Adam O’Dee faces:
- Status: Remanded in custody awaiting sentencing on 27 March 2026.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for life upon conviction.
- Judicial Oversight: Convicted at Plymouth Crown Court following a jury trial.
- Convictions: Three counts of rape, multiple counts of sexual assault by penetration, sexual touching, and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.
Monitoring and Public Protection
O’Dee is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Devon and Cornwall Police and the prison estate. Due to the prolific nature of the rapes and child sexual abuse in Plymouth, Devon, his management is subject to the highest level of oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, O’Dee must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Holmes Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, for the rest of his life. Authorities state that the sentencing hearing on 27 March will determine the exact length of his custodial term, which is expected to be substantial given the number of victims and the severity of the charges. Any future breach of registration or licence terms will result in immediate arrest and a return to Plymouth Crown Court.
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