Monster Locked Up for Sex Abuse Starting at Age Five
Barrymore James has been jailed for 24 years for abusing a girl from the age of about five. The horrific attacks started around 1990 and went on until she was 13, sometimes happening two or three times a week.
Victim Breaks Silence After 30 Years
Decades later, the brave victim finally spoke out in 2021. She revealed how James forced her to smoke crack cocaine and heroin before assaulting her. He also made her watch pornographic material on several occasions.
Denial Falls Flat as James Found Guilty
James, 65, denied all allegations during police interviews. But on 22 July, Leicester Crown Court found him guilty of:
- 12 counts of indecent assault
- 2 counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13
- 2 counts of indecency with a child
24 Years Behind Bars Sends Strong Warning
On Monday 20 October, James—who has no fixed address—was sentenced to 24 years in prison at Leicester Crown Court. The lengthy sentence brings a brutal chapter to a close and delivers a clear message to predators everywhere.
