ALAN GOODWIN FROM BIRMINGHAM JAILED FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE IN BORDESLEY GREEN AND SHELDON
In a disturbing case that has shocked the Birmingham community, Alan Goodwin, aged 57, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term of 19 and a half years after being found guilty of multiple sexual offenses involving young girls.The crimes took place at his residence in Birmingham, specifically in the areas of Tile Cross, Bordesley Green East, and Sheldon, where he exploited and assaulted five girls aged between 10 and 14 over a period spanning approximately 15 years.
Goodwin's conviction was secured following a retrial at Birmingham Crown Court, which took place on September 16.
The court heard harrowing testimony from the victims, who bravely recounted how the married man groomed them before subjecting them to sexual abuse within his own home.
The jury was informed that Goodwin committed ten separate offenses, including rape, sexual assault, and inciting children to engage in sexual activities.
The details of the abuse painted a chilling picture of a man who used his position of trust to prey on vulnerable young girls.
One particularly disturbing incident involved Goodwin locking two young girls in his bedroom, where he assaulted one of them in front of the other.
The victim, overwhelmed by the trauma, vomited as she described her ordeal to the court.
The courtroom was filled with emotion, and when the verdicts were announced, there was a spontaneous outpouring of relief and support from the assembled crowd.
Following the sentencing, a mother of one of the victims spoke to the Birmingham Mail, revealing that her daughter was just 10 years old when she was first targeted by Goodwin.
The girl endured abuse until she was 14.
The mother recounted how her daughter’s reluctance to go to work and her complaints of stomach and head pains eventually led to her revealing the abuse.
She explained that her daughter’s confession came after a period of silence, during which she was encouraged to speak out by her family and authorities.
Adding to the tragic story, it was revealed that Goodwin’s son, Wayne, aged 32, was also convicted last September of a series of sex offenses against young boys, including two counts of rape.
Wayne, who worked on fairgrounds and at ice rinks in Birmingham, was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
His crimes were committed independently of his father’s, and he was found guilty of 15 offenses, including indecent assaults and causing a child to engage in sexual activity.
The judge overseeing Wayne’s case described him as a high-risk paedophile, emphasizing the danger he posed to children.
The mother of the victims expressed her concern that there may be more victims out there, urging anyone who has experienced similar abuse to come forward.
She emphasized the importance of believing and supporting victims, and she called on others to seek justice and help if needed.
Her message was clear: the victims in this case have been believed, and their courage in speaking out could help prevent further abuse.
The community and authorities continue to hope that more victims will find the strength to come forward and that justice will be served for all those affected by the Goodwin family’s actions.
