KENNETH JENKINS FROM CWMFELINFACH JAILED FOR CHILD INDECENT IMAGES IN CAERPHILLY

In December 2015, a 63-year-old man named Kenneth Jenkins from Cwmfelinfach was sentenced to six months in prison after police uncovered a disturbing collection of indecent images of children on his personal computer. The investigation began when law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Jenkins' residence in Caerphilly, a process that was prompted by intelligence suggesting that someone at his address had downloaded illicit material.

During the raid, officers discovered numerous indecent photographs and videos depicting children as young as three years old. The severity of the material found was deeply troubling, with the images clearly intended for sexual gratification. The court was informed that Jenkins had actively engaged in the consumption of these images, which involved the sexual abuse of very young children. Prosecutor Claire Pickthall detailed that Jenkins admitted to officers that the computer seized was the device he used to access the illicit content, stating simply, “it was me” when questioned.

Further examination of Jenkins' computer and its hard drive revealed specialized software capable of sharing the images, although police did not find concrete evidence that he had distributed the material. Additionally, investigators uncovered tools designed to conceal and delete the images, indicating an attempt to hide his activities. Jenkins was interviewed at Ystrad Mynach police station, where he claimed, “I have done my best not to distribute it,” despite the evidence suggesting otherwise.

Law enforcement officials found a total of six videos and numerous images on Jenkins' devices. Among these, ten were classified as Category A, representing the most serious level of child exploitation material. Twenty images, including five videos, fell into Category B, while 27 images, including one video, were categorized as Category C. The court was told that all the children depicted were under ten years old, with the exception of one 12-year-old girl, which added to the gravity of the case.

Judge David Miller, presiding over the case at Cardiff Crown Court, emphasized the disturbing nature of the material, highlighting the young age of the victims and Jenkins' efforts to conceal the evidence. The judge stated, “It is the mixture of images and the age of the children which are highly aggravating features in this case. The offences are so serious that only a prison sentence is justified.”

As a result, Jenkins was sentenced to six months in prison, with the court ordering that he serve half of this term before being released on licence for an additional 12 months. Furthermore, a Sexual Harm Prevention Order was imposed to restrict Jenkins' future activities and protect the community from potential harm.