In 2021, John Paul Zegstroo, a “depraved” Scarborough Paedophile convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a toddler, received a 21-year prison sentence.
John Paul Zegstroo, 28, inflicted “unimaginable trauma” on the girl from December 2018 to March 2020, according to North Yorkshire Police.
The authorities stated that the youngster was merely two years old when the abuse commenced.
John Paul Zegstroo, a resident of Scarborough, was incarcerated at York Crown Court after being convicted of crimes including rape and sexual assault.
Speaking after the sentencing, Det Con Laura Carroll said: “The poor young victim and her family have endured unimaginable trauma caused by this depraved man.
“I truly hope the brave little girl and her family can now start to rebuild their lives with as much support and care around them as possible.
“As for John Paul Zegstroo, he has shown absolutely no remorse or acceptance of his crimes.
“He put the victim and her family through the ordeal of a trial when he knew there was overwhelming evidence against him.
“He also tried to disrupt and delay the court proceedings on several occasions by claiming to be ill. This created significant additional distress.”
In a statement, the victim’s mother thanked police for “bringing us justice and for believing in the victim”.
John Paul Zegstroo, of Overdale Gardens, Scarborough, was convicted by a jury of eight offences, including two counts of rape, sexual assault and taking indecent images.
John Paul Zegstroo has been put on the sex offenders register for life.
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