EXETER PAEDOPHILE ANDREW GODDARD PLEADS GUILTY TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES IN EXETER

In a serious case that has shocked the community of Exeter, Andrew Geoffrey Goddard, a 63-year-old resident of St Davids Hill, Exeter, has admitted to possessing indecent images of children. The offenses took place over a period spanning from September 29, 2020, to November 1, 2020, during which Goddard was found to have created and stored a total of 47 images classified as Category A. These images depicted the rape and sexual torture of minors, highlighting the severity and disturbing nature of the crimes.

Goddard appeared at Exeter Crown Court where he entered a guilty plea to the charges brought against him. The court proceedings confirmed the gravity of his actions, which involved the creation and possession of highly explicit and illegal material involving children. The case was scheduled for sentencing on February 20, 2023, where the court will determine the appropriate punishment for his crimes.

Authorities and community members alike have expressed concern over the case, emphasizing the importance of justice for the victims and the need for ongoing vigilance against such heinous offenses. The court's decision in this case will be closely watched, as it aims to send a clear message that crimes of this nature will be met with strict legal consequences.