JONATHAN HAYNES FROM NORTHAMPTON AND CHIPPEHAM SENTENCED FOR SERIAL SEX OFFENSES AND KIDNAPPINGS
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Northampton Chippenham Rapist
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the communities of Chippenham and Northampton, Jonathan Haynes, a soldier with a troubling history of predatory behavior, was convicted of multiple heinous crimes including rape, kidnapping, and attempted abduction. The investigation revealed a disturbing pattern of violence and manipulation, with Haynes targeting vulnerable teenagers and young women over a span of several years.
It all began in September 2009 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, where a 16-year-old girl was assaulted while walking home after a night out. The attack marked the start of a series of violent crimes that would span different locations and victims. Just thirteen days after the initial assault, Haynes forced his way into the halls of residence of an 18-year-old student in Pontypridd, South Wales, where he committed a rape. His criminal activities did not stop there; in February of the following year, he attempted to abduct two schoolgirls late at night from a country lane near Chippenham.
Further into his spree, Haynes kidnapped an 18-year-old woman from the streets of Chippenham and subjected her to repeated sexual assaults. During this particular attack, the victim demonstrated remarkable presence of mind by removing strands of her own hair and leaving them in Haynes’ car, along with spitting on the seat—an act inspired by crime shows she had watched on television, which she believed could serve as evidence.
The bravery and quick thinking of this young woman played a crucial role in the eventual capture of Haynes. She explained outside court that she deliberately left her DNA in his vehicle to aid the police investigation. “I thought there’s going to be an investigation and I wanted to help,” she said. “When I was in the car I pulled out some of my own hair and I made sure I spat on the seat, so if it was ever found there was proof I had been in the car. It still surprises me now, it sounds silly, but I have always been a fan of CSI programmes. I’ve watched so many of them, I know what to do and how things work.”
Her testimony and evidence proved instrumental in linking Haynes to the crimes. The court heard that Haynes, who was based at a barracks near Chippenham, meticulously planned his attacks. His criminal record also revealed that he had been searching extensively online for information related to his crimes, including looking up the names of his victims on social media platforms such as Facebook and Friends Reunited. Forensic analysis of his laptop, seized from his room at the barracks, confirmed these searches, which numbered in the hundreds.
Haynes, a lance corporal with the Royal Logistic Corps, was ultimately found guilty of multiple charges, including rape, kidnapping, and attempted kidnapping. He was also charged with child pornography offenses; however, the Crown decided not to proceed with those particular charges. The court sentenced him to an indefinite period of detention for public protection, with a minimum term of 11 years before he could be considered for release. Judge Neil Ford QC, the Recorder of Bristol, described Haynes as a “clever and cunning predator,” emphasizing the danger he posed to society.
During the sentencing, the judge highlighted Haynes’ calculated approach to his crimes, which involved careful planning and execution. The court also heard that Haynes was based at a military barracks near Chippenham, Wiltshire, at the time of his offenses. The judge warned that Haynes might never be released, given the severity and nature of his crimes.
Following the conviction, Detective Chief Inspector Bob Hamlin of Wiltshire Police expressed concern that there could be additional victims. He stated, “We are investigating more cases that are unsolved but it is hard to put a figure on just how many more offences this dangerous man could have committed. He is one of the most evil men I’ve dealt with in 32 years of work. The horror the victims suffered can never be forgotten.”
In a statement, the Ministry of Defence confirmed that Jonathan Haynes is no longer serving as a soldier, following his arrest and subsequent conviction. The case has raised awareness about the importance of vigilance and the need for victims to come forward, as authorities continue to examine other unsolved cases in the area, hoping to uncover further crimes committed by Haynes or others of his ilk.
It all began in September 2009 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, where a 16-year-old girl was assaulted while walking home after a night out. The attack marked the start of a series of violent crimes that would span different locations and victims. Just thirteen days after the initial assault, Haynes forced his way into the halls of residence of an 18-year-old student in Pontypridd, South Wales, where he committed a rape. His criminal activities did not stop there; in February of the following year, he attempted to abduct two schoolgirls late at night from a country lane near Chippenham.
Further into his spree, Haynes kidnapped an 18-year-old woman from the streets of Chippenham and subjected her to repeated sexual assaults. During this particular attack, the victim demonstrated remarkable presence of mind by removing strands of her own hair and leaving them in Haynes’ car, along with spitting on the seat—an act inspired by crime shows she had watched on television, which she believed could serve as evidence.
The bravery and quick thinking of this young woman played a crucial role in the eventual capture of Haynes. She explained outside court that she deliberately left her DNA in his vehicle to aid the police investigation. “I thought there’s going to be an investigation and I wanted to help,” she said. “When I was in the car I pulled out some of my own hair and I made sure I spat on the seat, so if it was ever found there was proof I had been in the car. It still surprises me now, it sounds silly, but I have always been a fan of CSI programmes. I’ve watched so many of them, I know what to do and how things work.”
Her testimony and evidence proved instrumental in linking Haynes to the crimes. The court heard that Haynes, who was based at a barracks near Chippenham, meticulously planned his attacks. His criminal record also revealed that he had been searching extensively online for information related to his crimes, including looking up the names of his victims on social media platforms such as Facebook and Friends Reunited. Forensic analysis of his laptop, seized from his room at the barracks, confirmed these searches, which numbered in the hundreds.
Haynes, a lance corporal with the Royal Logistic Corps, was ultimately found guilty of multiple charges, including rape, kidnapping, and attempted kidnapping. He was also charged with child pornography offenses; however, the Crown decided not to proceed with those particular charges. The court sentenced him to an indefinite period of detention for public protection, with a minimum term of 11 years before he could be considered for release. Judge Neil Ford QC, the Recorder of Bristol, described Haynes as a “clever and cunning predator,” emphasizing the danger he posed to society.
During the sentencing, the judge highlighted Haynes’ calculated approach to his crimes, which involved careful planning and execution. The court also heard that Haynes was based at a military barracks near Chippenham, Wiltshire, at the time of his offenses. The judge warned that Haynes might never be released, given the severity and nature of his crimes.
Following the conviction, Detective Chief Inspector Bob Hamlin of Wiltshire Police expressed concern that there could be additional victims. He stated, “We are investigating more cases that are unsolved but it is hard to put a figure on just how many more offences this dangerous man could have committed. He is one of the most evil men I’ve dealt with in 32 years of work. The horror the victims suffered can never be forgotten.”
In a statement, the Ministry of Defence confirmed that Jonathan Haynes is no longer serving as a soldier, following his arrest and subsequent conviction. The case has raised awareness about the importance of vigilance and the need for victims to come forward, as authorities continue to examine other unsolved cases in the area, hoping to uncover further crimes committed by Haynes or others of his ilk.