DURHAM CITY MAN DAVID CORRIGAN CAUGHT WITH HUNDREDS OF CHILD INDECENT IMAGES
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Durham City Rapist
In a disturbing case that unfolded in Durham City, David Corrigan, a 31-year-old resident of Harvey Avenue, Framwellgate Moor, found himself at the center of a serious criminal investigation involving the possession of a vast collection of indecent images of children. The incident began when Corrigan contacted local police to report that his girlfriend was missing, a claim that would soon lead to unsettling revelations.
According to the prosecution, Adrian Dent, during court proceedings at Durham Crown Court, explained that police officers responded to Corrigan’s call and visited his residence to investigate the disappearance. During their interaction, Corrigan insisted that his girlfriend had not left him voluntarily. He claimed to have text messages from her stored on his computer, which he offered to show the officers.
When the officers requested to see these messages, Corrigan complied. However, during their examination of his electronic devices, the police discovered more than just the messages. They found a series of sexually explicit communications from an individual named Steve, which contained highly disturbing references to the sexual assault and rape of children. The officers’ investigation quickly escalated as they seized Corrigan’s computer for further analysis.
Subsequent forensic examination revealed that Corrigan’s computer contained over 800 indecent images of children, a finding that significantly compounded the severity of his case. In addition to the digital evidence, police found a collection of pornographic DVDs and publications at his home. Strangely, they also discovered two pairs of girls’ underwear, adding to the disturbing nature of the evidence.
Corrigan faced multiple charges in connection with these findings. He pleaded guilty to 17 counts of making indecent photographs of children. It was also revealed that he had previously received two police cautions for inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, indicating a troubling pattern of behavior.
During the court hearing, Corrigan’s defense attorney, Tony Davis, described the circumstances surrounding his client’s arrest as “bizarre” and acknowledged that Corrigan likely had underlying issues that contributed to his actions. Despite this, the court took a firm stance on the gravity of the crimes.
Judge Mr. Martin Bethel QC, presiding over the case, sentenced Corrigan to two months in prison, though the sentence was suspended for two years. As part of his sentence, Corrigan will be under supervision by the probation service for the next two years and is required to participate in sex offender treatment programs. Additionally, the court imposed an indefinite Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which prohibits Corrigan from having unsupervised contact with children and restricts his internet usage to prevent further offenses.
Furthermore, Corrigan is mandated to register as a sex offender for a period of seven years, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities. This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the distribution and possession of child exploitation material, and underscores the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable children from exploitation and abuse.
According to the prosecution, Adrian Dent, during court proceedings at Durham Crown Court, explained that police officers responded to Corrigan’s call and visited his residence to investigate the disappearance. During their interaction, Corrigan insisted that his girlfriend had not left him voluntarily. He claimed to have text messages from her stored on his computer, which he offered to show the officers.
When the officers requested to see these messages, Corrigan complied. However, during their examination of his electronic devices, the police discovered more than just the messages. They found a series of sexually explicit communications from an individual named Steve, which contained highly disturbing references to the sexual assault and rape of children. The officers’ investigation quickly escalated as they seized Corrigan’s computer for further analysis.
Subsequent forensic examination revealed that Corrigan’s computer contained over 800 indecent images of children, a finding that significantly compounded the severity of his case. In addition to the digital evidence, police found a collection of pornographic DVDs and publications at his home. Strangely, they also discovered two pairs of girls’ underwear, adding to the disturbing nature of the evidence.
Corrigan faced multiple charges in connection with these findings. He pleaded guilty to 17 counts of making indecent photographs of children. It was also revealed that he had previously received two police cautions for inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, indicating a troubling pattern of behavior.
During the court hearing, Corrigan’s defense attorney, Tony Davis, described the circumstances surrounding his client’s arrest as “bizarre” and acknowledged that Corrigan likely had underlying issues that contributed to his actions. Despite this, the court took a firm stance on the gravity of the crimes.
Judge Mr. Martin Bethel QC, presiding over the case, sentenced Corrigan to two months in prison, though the sentence was suspended for two years. As part of his sentence, Corrigan will be under supervision by the probation service for the next two years and is required to participate in sex offender treatment programs. Additionally, the court imposed an indefinite Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which prohibits Corrigan from having unsupervised contact with children and restricts his internet usage to prevent further offenses.
Furthermore, Corrigan is mandated to register as a sex offender for a period of seven years, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities. This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the distribution and possession of child exploitation material, and underscores the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable children from exploitation and abuse.