WREXHAM WOMAN MIRANDA PARRY CONVICTED OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF TODDLER IN NORTH WALES
In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of Wrexham and the surrounding areas, Miranda Parry, a 42-year-old woman from Beech Tree Avenue at Llay near Wrexham, has been found guilty of multiple serious charges related to the sexual abuse of a young child.The offences, which date back to the early 2000s, involved disturbing acts of indecency and ill-treatment against a toddler who was only three years old at the time.
Parry’s trial at Mold Crown Court lasted three days, during which she maintained her innocence, denying any wrongdoing.
However, the jury swiftly reached a unanimous verdict, convicting her on nine counts, including seven of indecent assault, two of inciting the child to commit acts of gross indecency, and one of ill-treatment.
The court heard that these offences spanned several years, with the earliest incidents occurring in 2002.
Judge David Hale presided over the case and delivered a stern sentence, informing Parry that she would serve six and a half years in prison.
The judge also extended her licence by an additional year, citing her status as a defendant of particular concern.
Furthermore, Parry was ordered to register as a sex offender for life, and a lifetime sexual harm prevention order was imposed to prevent any contact with the now adult victim.
A restraining order was also issued, explicitly forbidding her from ever contacting the victim.
The court detailed the nature of her abuse, revealing that Parry was physically cruel to the child, often making him stand in a corner and calling him derogatory names.
The sexual acts, which were described as deeply unsettling, had a lasting impact on the victim’s life.
The court heard that the victim had initially tried to report the abuse when he was just nine years old, but the authorities did not pursue the case at that time.
It was only later, when he was older, that he reported the abuse to the police, leading to Parry’s arrest.
During the proceedings, the victim provided a statement describing how the abuse affected his childhood, education, and subsequent adult life.
He expressed feelings of blame and regret, stating that her actions had hindered many aspects of his personal development.
Despite his efforts to move forward and remain positive, he admitted that the trauma continued to influence his life, making it difficult to forget what happened.
Prosecutor Anna Pope highlighted that the case had been previously reported to social services and police, but no action was taken at the time.
It was only when the victim, now an adult, came forward and reported the abuse that the investigation gained momentum.
The defense, represented by Henry Hills, argued that Parry was a woman of good character and should not be considered a dangerous offender.
He pointed out that the allegations involved instances where Parry had touched the child both inside and outside his clothing, with her allegedly telling the boy that such behaviour was “not unusual” and attempting to reassure him with a smile.
Earlier in April 2019, Parry was also convicted of similar offences, which had taken place in 2002.
The jury there found her guilty of seven counts of indecent assault, two of inciting the child to gross indecency, and one of ill-treatment.
The judge at that time, also Judge Hale, ordered her to be remanded in custody and warned that she faced an inevitable custodial sentence.
Parry was instructed to register as a sex offender within three days of that hearing.
Throughout the trial, the victim recounted the disturbing details of the abuse, including being made to touch Parry’s genitals and witnessing her engaging in sexual acts in front of him.
The court was told that Parry had also subjected the child to hours of punishment by making him stand in a corner.
The victim revealed that he had reported the abuse to police multiple times over the years, with the most recent reports coming within the last two years before her arrest.
In her defence, Parry claimed that the allegations were false, asserting, “It never happened.” Despite her denial, the court’s findings and the evidence presented confirmed her guilt.
The judge expressed concern about the potential reaction from the local community, emphasizing that she would be remanded in custody to prevent any risk to her safety or to prevent her from fleeing.
The sentencing date was scheduled to be after May 7, with the court awaiting a pre-sentence report to determine the final punishment.
