A Goatacre Paedophile from Wiltshire, Stefon Winter, has received a 22-year prison sentence after being convicted of many child sexual offences, nearly forty years after their commission.
During his sentencing hearing at Swindon Crown Court on July 31, Judge James Townsend reviewed many convictions involving Stefon Winter, 73, formerly of Goatacre near Calne.
Stefon Winter was convicted of two charges of indecent assault by penetration against a 5-year-old girl during the 1980s at a trial in Swindon Crown Court in March 2024.
In a distinct trial in July of this year, he was convicted of two charges of buggery and three counts of indecent assault against a 13-year-old child, nearly four decades after the offences occurred.
The offences occurred between 1987 and 1989, resulting in Stefon Winter’s conviction under the applicable legislation of that era.
Detective Constable Chris McLoughlin said: “This serves as an important reminder that justice can still be served years after any abuse.
“As his Honour Judge Townsend highlighted, Stefon Winter has shown no remorse. He has been free for most of the intervening years to lead his own life.
“The survivors have been quite clear throughout, that they have stood up in court, for other victims. Our specialist officers will listen and support you through the process, no matter how long ago the crime may have taken place. I hope this outcome demonstrates that it is never too late to speak out, and that significant justice can still be meted out.
“Most importantly, I would like to commend the survivors in their fortitude throughout the investigation.
“They should be immensely proud of their fortitude and conduct. I hope the result provides some closure, from which they can move forward with their lives and families.”
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