DAVID KLEIN, CARLISLE DJ AND CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDER, CONTINUES TO WORK AFTER SERVING EIGHT YEARS IN JAIL
In March 2016, it was reported that David Barrie Klein, a convicted child rapist now residing in Carlisle, was operating as a DJ at family parties and weddings despite his criminal past.Klein, who served eight years in prison, was found guilty of multiple offenses including indecent assault, gross indecency, attempted rape, and rape of a schoolgirl.
Following his release in 2004, Klein launched a mobile disco service called Starlight.
His website features several videos of him performing at events, including one that shows young girls dancing near his DJ stand.
The site also displays reviews from clients who remain unaware of Klein’s criminal history.
One testimonial reads: “Thanks Dave for an amazing night; you were the best ever DJ at my daughter’s 18th, so attentive and accommodating.
A great night was had by all.” Another states: “You did a great job and catered for all ages so that everyone felt included.
By the end of the night, you felt like part of the family.” An audio message on Klein’s website invites potential customers: “So you wanna dance and have a ball?
Give Dave at Starlight a call.” Klein, 56 and based in Carlisle, adds: “My prices are reasonable and my standards and equipment are always to a high standard and regularly upgraded.” A concerned member of the public, aware of Klein’s past, reported his £150-per-gig business.
They contacted anti-paedophile campaigner Chris, who manages a website dedicated to tracking convicted offenders and maintains a database on such individuals.
The whistleblower warned: “He is a Schedule One offender and ruins lives.
People should be aware of this dangerous man.” Schedule One offenses refer to serious sexual and violent crimes committed against children under 18.
During his 1999 trial at Leeds Crown Court, the jury heard that Klein’s victim testified via video link that he had “done something wrong to her” almost every week starting from when she was 11 years old.
Klein later sought to appeal his conviction, risking retraumatizing the victim and her family.
His legal attempt was dismissed, with the judge emphasizing that the prosecution’s case described a “catalogue of sickening abuse on a young girl culminating in her rape,” spanning two years.
The judge stated: “The issues of fact were fairly put before the jury.
They were fully and comprehensively directed.
There is, in our view, not a hint that the applicant’s case was not properly put before the court.
The criticisms of the conduct of his defence are unwarranted.”
