In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Joshua Moore, 32, is serving a 29-year extended sentence for the depraved and horrific rape of a young girl. On appearing at Bradford Crown Court via video link from HMP Leeds, the defendant—of Buxton Street, Keighley—was convicted of five counts of rape of a child, alongside charges of sexual assault and making indecent images. It was reported that Moore filmed his abuse on a mobile phone, documenting the repeated trauma he inflicted on his victim.
The investigation established the calculated and predatory nature of Moore’s conduct. West Yorkshire Police reported that Moore forced the child through a trial by denying his offences, causing her to relive the abuse in court. The prosecution reported that the victim has been left scared, suffering from flashbacks and night terrors after being put through hell by Moore. The investigation established that Moore was remanded into custody on December 26, 2023, following the recovery of the graphic recordings from his devices.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Moore remains a high risk to the public and continues to deny his responsibility. Bradford Crown Court heard that Moore filmed himself repeatedly raping the child, creating a permanent record of his depravity. The investigation established that Moore will not be eligible to apply for parole until December 2039, after serving at least two-thirds of his 24-year custodial term.
Mr Recorder Mark McKone KC noted that the decision not to issue a life sentence was finely balanced given the gravity of the crimes. For his actions in Keighley, Moore was described as a depraved individual whose offending was horrific. The judge noted that the parole board will only consider his release in 2039 if they are satisfied that his high risk of further offending has been sufficiently reduced through intensive intervention.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Joshua Moore is as follows:
- Extended Sentence: 29 years (24 years in custody, 5 years on licence).
- Parole Eligibility: Earliest application date is December 26, 2039.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- Prison Location: HMP Leeds (at the time of sentencing).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Bradford Crown Court following a West Yorkshire Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Rape of a child (5 counts); Sexual assault by penetration; Indecent images.
- Origin: Buxton Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Moore is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at the highest level of scrutiny. Due to the nature of his conduct in Keighley, which involved the filming of repeated rapes of a child, his management is a maximum priority for the West Yorkshire Police Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that his five-year extended licence ensures he will remain under strict supervision well into the 2040s, with any breach of his conditions resulting in an immediate return to prison.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register for life, Moore must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity, residence, and digital devices. Authorities state that his history of recording his depravity in West Yorkshire necessitates permanent vigilance by local offender management teams. Any future attempt to access unauthorized technology, approach a minor, or fail to disclose his location to the authorities will result in immediate arrest and his recall to custody.
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