KATIE RINGER'S SHOCKING SCAM IN NORWICH AND SHOEBURY: BABY DEATH FRAUD AND ONLINE CONNINGS
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Norwich Shoebury Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that spanned the towns of Norwich and Shoebury, a young woman named Katie Rose Ringer, aged 20, orchestrated a series of deceitful schemes between 2012 and 2014 that exploited the compassion of strangers and neighbors alike. Her actions involved elaborate lies about her child's death and illness, which she used to manipulate people into giving her thousands of pounds under false pretenses.
Ringer, who was residing on Soleme Road in Norwich, managed to carry out fraudulent activities amounting to approximately £3,000. She falsely claimed that she needed money to cover the funeral expenses of her supposedly deceased baby, a story she fabricated to elicit sympathy and financial support from the public. Additionally, she posed as a mother of a sick child requiring special dietary needs, further convincing kind-hearted individuals to part with their money.
Her deception extended beyond mere financial scams. Ringer also engaged in online harassment, where she posted photographs of other people's children on social media platforms, accompanied by vile and abusive comments. These malicious acts targeted victims who had no connection to her, causing emotional distress and harm.
Despite her lack of children herself, Ringer's manipulative tactics eventually caught up with her. She was apprehended and brought before Basildon Crown Court in March of the previous year, where she pleaded guilty to 14 counts of fraud, eight counts of harassment, and one count of threatening to damage property. Her initial sentence was set at two years and nine months in prison.
However, her case did not end there. On appeal, a panel consisting of Lord Justice Bean, Mrs Justice Andrews, and Judge David Stockdale QC, convened at London's Criminal Appeal Court to review her sentence. They found that her punishment did not sufficiently account for her age, her complex psychiatric history, or the principle of totality in sentencing. As a result, they decided to reduce her sentence.
During the appeal hearing, it was revealed that Ringer had created a fake online fundraising account, using stolen photographs of children from Facebook to support her fabricated stories. She claimed that the money was needed to fund a funeral for a child she falsely represented as her own, and to provide for a child with special dietary needs. Her actions preyed on the charity and kindness of the public, many of whom were vulnerable and concerned for children's welfare, leaving them devastated when they discovered the truth.
Mrs Justice Andrews emphasized the cruelty of her actions, stating, “She preyed upon the charity and generosity of members of the public, particularly those who were concerned for the welfare of children. The victims were not wealthy and were left devastated.” The court acknowledged her age and psychiatric history as mitigating factors but ultimately decided to impose a reduced sentence.
Consequently, the original sentence of two years and nine months was quashed, and instead, Ringer was sentenced to two years of detention. This decision reflects the court’s recognition of her circumstances while reaffirming the seriousness of her crimes.
Ringer, who was residing on Soleme Road in Norwich, managed to carry out fraudulent activities amounting to approximately £3,000. She falsely claimed that she needed money to cover the funeral expenses of her supposedly deceased baby, a story she fabricated to elicit sympathy and financial support from the public. Additionally, she posed as a mother of a sick child requiring special dietary needs, further convincing kind-hearted individuals to part with their money.
Her deception extended beyond mere financial scams. Ringer also engaged in online harassment, where she posted photographs of other people's children on social media platforms, accompanied by vile and abusive comments. These malicious acts targeted victims who had no connection to her, causing emotional distress and harm.
Despite her lack of children herself, Ringer's manipulative tactics eventually caught up with her. She was apprehended and brought before Basildon Crown Court in March of the previous year, where she pleaded guilty to 14 counts of fraud, eight counts of harassment, and one count of threatening to damage property. Her initial sentence was set at two years and nine months in prison.
However, her case did not end there. On appeal, a panel consisting of Lord Justice Bean, Mrs Justice Andrews, and Judge David Stockdale QC, convened at London's Criminal Appeal Court to review her sentence. They found that her punishment did not sufficiently account for her age, her complex psychiatric history, or the principle of totality in sentencing. As a result, they decided to reduce her sentence.
During the appeal hearing, it was revealed that Ringer had created a fake online fundraising account, using stolen photographs of children from Facebook to support her fabricated stories. She claimed that the money was needed to fund a funeral for a child she falsely represented as her own, and to provide for a child with special dietary needs. Her actions preyed on the charity and kindness of the public, many of whom were vulnerable and concerned for children's welfare, leaving them devastated when they discovered the truth.
Mrs Justice Andrews emphasized the cruelty of her actions, stating, “She preyed upon the charity and generosity of members of the public, particularly those who were concerned for the welfare of children. The victims were not wealthy and were left devastated.” The court acknowledged her age and psychiatric history as mitigating factors but ultimately decided to impose a reduced sentence.
Consequently, the original sentence of two years and nine months was quashed, and instead, Ringer was sentenced to two years of detention. This decision reflects the court’s recognition of her circumstances while reaffirming the seriousness of her crimes.