A man in his late twenties has been handed a thirty-eight month prison sentence after admitting he had sexual intercourse with a thirteen-year-old girl he first encountered on social media.
The court heard that the man reached out to the child online in early 2022, and the two began exchanging messages. At some point during their conversations, the girl disclosed that she was only thirteen years old. The man told her he was twenty-five — yet continued to pursue her.
Armed with the knowledge of her age, he arranged to meet the child in a secluded area near her home. In April 2022, he had sexual intercourse with her at that location. He offended again in July of the same year.
The abuse came to light in November 2022 when a report was made to police, triggering an investigation that would eventually lead to his day in court.
His trial got underway in January of this year, but proceedings were cut short just two days in when the defendant changed his plea to guilty — after his bid to have his confession ruled inadmissible failed.
On Wednesday, the court sentenced him to thirty-eight months behind bars.
Should have been 38 years…disgusting pedophile…parents need to monitor their kids social media and stop turning a blind eye..
Thats not enough time. I would give him one year each for her age so that would be 13 years. Damn nasty wicked fu24er
Heartbreaking. I hope the young girl gets the support she needs 🙏
Parents please monitor your kids online… these predators out there watching.
38 months? That’s not even enough for the trauma that young girl will carry
Social media making it too easy for predators to reach children… parents need to be extra vigilant