ALONA WICKHAM FROM YATTON KEYNELL ADMITS TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IMAGES AND BESTIALITY IN NORTH WILTSHIRE

In a serious case that has shocked the local community, Alona Wickham, a woman residing in Yatton Keynell, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the possession, creation, and distribution of highly disturbing indecent images involving children and extreme bestiality. The proceedings took place at Swindon Crown Court, where Wickham appeared supported by her husband of over three decades, demonstrating the long-standing nature of her personal relationships despite the grave allegations against her.

Wickham, aged 51, faced seven charges that date back to incidents occurring in February and March of the previous year. The charges encompass a range of offenses involving the creation and dissemination of indecent images depicting child sexual abuse, including acts of rape, torture, and non-consensual sexual activities. The images also included explicit content involving animals, specifically snails and worms, which are classified as extreme pornography.

The specific charges against her are as follows: first, making an indecent image of a child in Category A, which involves penetrative sexual acts; second, creating an indecent image in Category B, which pertains to non-penetrative sexual acts; third, producing an indecent image in Category C, which covers images that do not fall into the first two categories. Additionally, Wickham is accused of distributing these images, including one Category A image, four images in Category B, and thirteen images in Category C. The most disturbing charge involves her possession of an extreme pornographic image depicting sexual acts with animals, specifically snails and worms.

During the court proceedings, Barrister John Dyer informed the court that Wickham had been influenced by an online acquaintance, a man she met through the internet. The case against this individual remains active, and proceedings are ongoing to address his involvement.

Wickham appeared visibly distressed during the hearing, visibly upset and sobbing as Judge Jason Taylor QC adjourned the case for a pre-sentence report and psychiatric evaluation. The court has scheduled her return for sentencing on 15 July, where a final judgment will be made regarding her punishment.

The case was prosecuted by Tessa Hingston on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service, highlighting the seriousness with which authorities are treating these allegations and the disturbing nature of the crimes committed by Wickham in her residence on Neeld Close, Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire.