In 2022, Keith Patrick Goodearl, the Immingham Paedophile, received a 16-year prison sentence after being convicted of many child sexual crimes.
Keith Patrick Goodearl, 54, from North East Lincolnshire, was found guilty of five counts, including rape, attempted rape, and indecent assault.
Crimes occurred in Tamworth and Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, between 1986 and 2001, and in Sheerness, Kent, from 2007 to 2011, according to police.
Keith Patrick Goodearl was acquitted of eight additional charges at Stafford Crown Court.
The defendant, Keith Patrick Goodearl, residing on Margaret Street in Immingham, was also mandated to be registered on the sex offenders list for life during the hearing on Friday.
Detective Constable Laura Turner, of Staffordshire Police’s Child Protection and Exploitation Team, stated: “This was a multifaceted case that extended over decades and influenced the lives of all involved.”
The victims have demonstrated remarkable courage and resilience by coming forward.
I strongly encourage any individuals who have fallen victim to such crimes to step forward and report them to us. We will attend to your needs, and you and your families will receive assistance from carefully experienced investigators and support personnel.
She urged anybody hesitant to communicate with law enforcement to “confide in someone you trust.”
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