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EDWARD SMITH'S HORRIFIC CRIMES IN PETERLEE LEAVE VICTIM DEVASTATED

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In April 2011, a young woman from Peterlee bravely shared her heartbreaking story of how she was sexually abused by Edward Smith, a man now serving a decade-long prison sentence for his heinous crimes.... Scroll down for more information.


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    EDWARD SMITH'S HORRIFIC CRIMES IN PETERLEE LEAVE VICTIM DEVASTATED

    In April 2011, a young woman from Peterlee bravely shared her heartbreaking story of how she was sexually abused by Edward Smith, a man now serving a decade-long prison sentence for his heinous crimes. Smith, a 75-year-old former soldier from County Durham, was convicted of multiple sex offenses against a girl he had groomed over a period of years, beginning in her childhood.

    Smith’s criminal activities came to light after the victim, now in her twenties, came forward to recount how her innocence was stolen by the man she once trusted. She described how Smith, who also worked as a miner, security guard, and bus driver, initially befriended her at a junior school in Peterlee during the 1990s. She recalled seeing him near the playground, smoking cigarettes, and being invited into his home under the pretense that she could smoke without being seen by adults. This seemingly innocent gesture marked the beginning of a long and traumatic campaign of abuse.

    According to her statement, Smith would often lure her back to his house by offering sweets and fizzy drinks, gradually escalating to giving her alcohol and subjecting her to sexual abuse. The victim was manipulated and threatened into silence, with Smith warning her that if she ever told anyone, she would be taken into care. Her ordeal continued until she was 14, at which point she recognized the wrongfulness of his actions and ceased visiting him.

    Her suffering was compounded by Smith’s efforts to maintain her silence through intimidation. The victim expressed her deep resentment and desire for justice, stating in her victim impact statement that she hoped Smith would suffer in prison as she had suffered in her childhood. She said, “When I heard he had a heart attack, I didn’t want him to die. All I want is for him to go to prison and for his life to be taken away… to get at least as many years as the years he had taken from me.”

    Smith’s crimes were described as “heinous” by his own lawyer, Ian Hudson, who acknowledged the difficulty Smith has in understanding why he committed such acts. During the court proceedings at Teesside Crown Court, Smith pleaded guilty to three charges of rape, two counts of indecency with a child, and an attempted rape. His lawyer revealed that Smith accepted responsibility for his actions and recognized that he was unlikely to ever be free again.

    In a recent interview with a probation officer, Smith admitted guilt, stating, “I know what I did was wrong and they should throw the book at me.” The court was told that Smith, who resides at Morton Square in Peterlee, is now wheelchair-bound and suffering from health issues following a heart attack. Judge George Moorhouse highlighted the profound impact Smith’s actions had on the victim’s life, noting that her attitude towards life had been “directly affected” by his crimes.

    The victim’s statement further revealed her ongoing struggles, including her inability to speak openly with her mother about the abuse. She expressed feelings of low self-confidence and blamed Smith for her emotional scars, describing herself as having become “a horrible person” due to the trauma she endured. Her story underscores the devastating effects of child sexual abuse and the importance of justice for victims who bravely come forward to seek accountability.

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