ALEXANDER GREEN FROM AIGBURTH SENTENCED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND PAEDOPHILIA NETWORK
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Aigburth Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the local community of Aigburth, Alexander Green, a 28-year-old man with a university education, was convicted and sentenced for possessing and distributing an enormous collection of child abuse images. The severity of his crimes was underscored by the fact that he amassed over 350,000 indecent photographs and videos depicting the torture and abuse of children, some of which were described by the presiding judge as among the worst he had encountered in his three decades of legal service.
Judge Robert Warnock, presiding over Liverpool Crown Court, delivered a stern sentence of two years and eight months imprisonment to Green. During the sentencing, the judge emphasized the disturbing nature of the images Green had stored and shared. He stated, "I have been professionally involved in this sort of crime for approximately 30 years. I have to tell you that some of the images I have seen are the worst I have ever seen. They are children being effectively tortured. One hears the expression child abuse. It’s worse than that. It is the ritual and physical harm carried out on children that are depicted in these photographs for the sexual gratification of others. They are, in my judgement, both revolting and distressing in equal measure."
Evidence presented in court revealed that Green had established a sophisticated system to store and manage his illicit collection. When experts examined his computers, they uncovered not only the vast quantity of images but also evidence that Green was an active participant in a paedophile community. This online group shared and discussed these heinous images, with Green reportedly distributing images on 76 separate occasions between January 2007 and January 2009, including 242 images classified in the most severe categories of abuse.
Prosecutor Derek Jones detailed how Green’s activities came to light. The investigation was triggered after Green moved into a block of flats on Heathfield Road, Aigburth, and a new tenant discovered some CDs hidden beneath a wardrobe in Green’s former residence. When these discs were examined on a computer, police uncovered disturbing images of children. Further analysis by the police’s Abusive Images Unit revealed that the discs contained approximately 13,000 indecent pictures. Green admitted ownership of the disks but denied any sexual interest in children.
Further investigations into Green’s encrypted computer uncovered an even more alarming cache of material. Authorities found over 163,000 obscene images and 950 indecent videos. Additionally, an estimated 190,000 images remained unanalyzed, bringing the total number of illicit images associated with Green to well over 350,000. Prosecutors also revealed that Green, who used the online alias “Frosty,” was an active member of a paedophile community where he frequently shared images, commented on others’ posts, and engaged in online discussions. Evidence suggested he was an active participant, often giving advice and expressing interest in the group’s activities.
Green pleaded guilty to 19 counts of making indecent images and five counts of distributing such material, covering the period from January 2003 to January 2009. His defense attorney, Andrew Downie, described Green as an isolated individual who sought solace in his computer. He explained that Green’s fascination with the images stemmed from concerns about his own sexuality, which had been influenced by his lifestyle at university. Mr. Downie stated, “He says he was intrigued because of his concerns over his own sexuality because of the lifestyle he had led whilst at university. The shock of these images became anesthetized, he said like watching a horror film. It became an addiction and in downloading these images he became addicted to the community that he was becoming part of it.”
Despite the gravity of his crimes, Mr. Downie highlighted that Green had shown remorse and had taken steps to reform himself. Since his arrest, Green had made significant progress, including seeking help, volunteering at a dog’s trust, and even meeting his future wife. The defense argued that Green was now committed to leading a more responsible and socially productive life, emphasizing his willingness to change and his efforts to turn over a new leaf.
Judge Robert Warnock, presiding over Liverpool Crown Court, delivered a stern sentence of two years and eight months imprisonment to Green. During the sentencing, the judge emphasized the disturbing nature of the images Green had stored and shared. He stated, "I have been professionally involved in this sort of crime for approximately 30 years. I have to tell you that some of the images I have seen are the worst I have ever seen. They are children being effectively tortured. One hears the expression child abuse. It’s worse than that. It is the ritual and physical harm carried out on children that are depicted in these photographs for the sexual gratification of others. They are, in my judgement, both revolting and distressing in equal measure."
Evidence presented in court revealed that Green had established a sophisticated system to store and manage his illicit collection. When experts examined his computers, they uncovered not only the vast quantity of images but also evidence that Green was an active participant in a paedophile community. This online group shared and discussed these heinous images, with Green reportedly distributing images on 76 separate occasions between January 2007 and January 2009, including 242 images classified in the most severe categories of abuse.
Prosecutor Derek Jones detailed how Green’s activities came to light. The investigation was triggered after Green moved into a block of flats on Heathfield Road, Aigburth, and a new tenant discovered some CDs hidden beneath a wardrobe in Green’s former residence. When these discs were examined on a computer, police uncovered disturbing images of children. Further analysis by the police’s Abusive Images Unit revealed that the discs contained approximately 13,000 indecent pictures. Green admitted ownership of the disks but denied any sexual interest in children.
Further investigations into Green’s encrypted computer uncovered an even more alarming cache of material. Authorities found over 163,000 obscene images and 950 indecent videos. Additionally, an estimated 190,000 images remained unanalyzed, bringing the total number of illicit images associated with Green to well over 350,000. Prosecutors also revealed that Green, who used the online alias “Frosty,” was an active member of a paedophile community where he frequently shared images, commented on others’ posts, and engaged in online discussions. Evidence suggested he was an active participant, often giving advice and expressing interest in the group’s activities.
Green pleaded guilty to 19 counts of making indecent images and five counts of distributing such material, covering the period from January 2003 to January 2009. His defense attorney, Andrew Downie, described Green as an isolated individual who sought solace in his computer. He explained that Green’s fascination with the images stemmed from concerns about his own sexuality, which had been influenced by his lifestyle at university. Mr. Downie stated, “He says he was intrigued because of his concerns over his own sexuality because of the lifestyle he had led whilst at university. The shock of these images became anesthetized, he said like watching a horror film. It became an addiction and in downloading these images he became addicted to the community that he was becoming part of it.”
Despite the gravity of his crimes, Mr. Downie highlighted that Green had shown remorse and had taken steps to reform himself. Since his arrest, Green had made significant progress, including seeking help, volunteering at a dog’s trust, and even meeting his future wife. The defense argued that Green was now committed to leading a more responsible and socially productive life, emphasizing his willingness to change and his efforts to turn over a new leaf.