PETER RYDER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE IN MOULD, NORTH WALES
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Mold Sexual Abuser
In August 2003, a serious criminal case unfolded in Mold, North Wales, involving Peter Ryder, a man who was once regarded as a respected member of his local community. The case centered around Ryder's disturbing addiction to browsing the internet for child pornography, a compulsion that ultimately led to his arrest and conviction.
Peter Ryder, aged 46 and residing at Bryn Hyfryd, Sychdyn, near Mold, was identified as the individual responsible for accessing and possessing indecent images of children. His criminal activities spanned from May to August 2002, during which he admitted to three specific charges: two counts of downloading indecent photographs of children and one count of possessing such images. These charges were brought before Flintshire magistrates' court, where Ryder faced justice.
During the proceedings, Ryder's legal team sought to prevent the media from publicly identifying him, but their request was denied, allowing his name and details to be made public. The court heard that Ryder had become deeply addicted to the material, describing himself as a 'slave' to his compulsive behavior. It was also revealed that Ryder had expressed relief upon his arrest, indicating an awareness of the severity of his actions and perhaps a recognition of the need for intervention.
The investigation into Ryder's activities was part of an extensive international effort. The FBI in the United States traced his credit card payments, which linked him to the illegal content. His personal details were uncovered among thousands of others on a child pornography website, as part of a broader investigation. Crown prosecutor Mr. Peter Humphrey Jones explained that two years prior to Ryder's arrest, the FBI had raided the website, which was subsequently shut down.
Following the FBI raid, Ryder reportedly purchased specialized software to erase all traces of the illegal files from his computer hard drives. When police later executed a search warrant at his home, they found that Ryder had attempted to wipe his devices clean, and no files were present at that time. However, Ryder had resumed visiting other child pornography sites, which led to the charges against him.
In court, magistrates emphasized the gravity of Ryder's offenses, stating that only a custodial sentence could be justified given the nature of the crimes. The bench chairman, David Cox, highlighted the disturbing content involved, noting that the images depicted very young children engaged in serious sexual activities.
Ryder's defense solicitor, Mr. Gwyn Jones, acknowledged his client's remorse and explained that Ryder had undergone specialist counseling for what was described as an addiction. Mr. Jones emphasized that Ryder was genuinely sorry for his actions and expressed relief that the case had come to light. He also pointed out that the counseling had helped Ryder understand how viewing such images perpetuated the abuse of children by others, indicating a recognition of the harm caused.
Ultimately, Ryder was sentenced to nine months in prison. Additionally, he was placed under supervision for two years and ordered to register as a sex offender with the police for the next decade, reflecting the serious concern surrounding his case and the potential risk posed by his actions.
Peter Ryder, aged 46 and residing at Bryn Hyfryd, Sychdyn, near Mold, was identified as the individual responsible for accessing and possessing indecent images of children. His criminal activities spanned from May to August 2002, during which he admitted to three specific charges: two counts of downloading indecent photographs of children and one count of possessing such images. These charges were brought before Flintshire magistrates' court, where Ryder faced justice.
During the proceedings, Ryder's legal team sought to prevent the media from publicly identifying him, but their request was denied, allowing his name and details to be made public. The court heard that Ryder had become deeply addicted to the material, describing himself as a 'slave' to his compulsive behavior. It was also revealed that Ryder had expressed relief upon his arrest, indicating an awareness of the severity of his actions and perhaps a recognition of the need for intervention.
The investigation into Ryder's activities was part of an extensive international effort. The FBI in the United States traced his credit card payments, which linked him to the illegal content. His personal details were uncovered among thousands of others on a child pornography website, as part of a broader investigation. Crown prosecutor Mr. Peter Humphrey Jones explained that two years prior to Ryder's arrest, the FBI had raided the website, which was subsequently shut down.
Following the FBI raid, Ryder reportedly purchased specialized software to erase all traces of the illegal files from his computer hard drives. When police later executed a search warrant at his home, they found that Ryder had attempted to wipe his devices clean, and no files were present at that time. However, Ryder had resumed visiting other child pornography sites, which led to the charges against him.
In court, magistrates emphasized the gravity of Ryder's offenses, stating that only a custodial sentence could be justified given the nature of the crimes. The bench chairman, David Cox, highlighted the disturbing content involved, noting that the images depicted very young children engaged in serious sexual activities.
Ryder's defense solicitor, Mr. Gwyn Jones, acknowledged his client's remorse and explained that Ryder had undergone specialist counseling for what was described as an addiction. Mr. Jones emphasized that Ryder was genuinely sorry for his actions and expressed relief that the case had come to light. He also pointed out that the counseling had helped Ryder understand how viewing such images perpetuated the abuse of children by others, indicating a recognition of the harm caused.
Ultimately, Ryder was sentenced to nine months in prison. Additionally, he was placed under supervision for two years and ordered to register as a sex offender with the police for the next decade, reflecting the serious concern surrounding his case and the potential risk posed by his actions.