DEREK MOON'S HORRIFIC CHILD ABUSE IN LIVERPOOL REVEALED IN COURT

In a disturbing case that has shocked the city of Liverpool, Derek Moon, a 56-year-old man from Chatham Street in the Georgian Quarter, was found guilty of a series of heinous crimes involving the sexual abuse of young girls spanning nearly two decades. The court proceedings, held at Liverpool Crown Court, uncovered a pattern of predatory behavior that began in the early 1980s and continued into the late 1990s, leaving a trail of trauma and suffering among his victims.

Prosecutor Robert Dudley detailed the extent of Moon's offending, revealing that he repeatedly assaulted one young girl over several years. The victim, who was as young as eight years old at the time, was subjected to repeated sexual abuse by Moon, who was in his early teens during some of these incidents. Dudley explained that Moon would often groom her by giving her vinyl records from his collection, creating a false sense of friendship and trust before exploiting her vulnerability.

One particularly disturbing incident involved Moon giving another girl a sleeping pill during an event at a social club. The girl later recalled that after taking the pill, she drifted in and out of consciousness, only to wake up to find herself partially undressed. On another occasion, she awoke to find Moon placing her hand on his genitals. When confronted about this behavior, Moon dismissed it as a "drunken mistake," attempting to downplay the severity of his actions.

Further allegations revealed that Moon's predatory conduct extended into his adulthood. He was accused of raping a teenage girl in his mid-20s and sexually assaulting another young woman in her early 30s. The latter incident involved Moon providing alcohol and cannabis to the victim before assaulting her. Despite the mounting evidence and the accounts of his victims, Moon initially denied the allegations during police interviews, repeatedly claiming that the accusations were false. In one instance, he responded to an allegation by saying, "No, that didn’t happen hun," showing a dismissive attitude towards the serious charges.

Following the evidence presented in court, Moon pleaded guilty to rape and 12 counts of sexual assault. His actions, described as serial and regular abuse by the court, resulted in a substantial prison sentence of 12 years and five months. Judge Andrew Menary KC, the Honorary Recorder of Liverpool, condemned Moon's conduct, emphasizing the gravity of his crimes. He stated, "The description of the offending by each of the women involved — young children at the time — is of serial, regular abuse. When arrested and interviewed, on several occasions you dismissed the allegation as lies and fantasy," highlighting the defendant's blatant denial and lack of remorse for his actions.

This case has brought to light the disturbing reality of child abuse in Liverpool, and the court's decision aims to serve justice for the victims who endured years of suffering at the hands of Derek Moon.