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RICHARD DOWLING AND ANNETTE BREAKSPEAR'S HORRIFIC ABUSE IN BRACKNELL REVEALED

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In a deeply disturbing case that has shocked the community of Bracknell, Berkshire, two individuals, Richard Dowling and Annette Breakspear, have been convicted for a series of heinous crimes involvin.... Scroll down for more information.


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    RICHARD DOWLING AND ANNETTE BREAKSPEAR'S HORRIFIC ABUSE IN BRACKNELL REVEALED

    In a deeply disturbing case that has shocked the community of Bracknell, Berkshire, two individuals, Richard Dowling and Annette Breakspear, have been convicted for a series of heinous crimes involving the sexual abuse of an 11-year-old boy, Daniel Dowling. The abuse, which spanned several years, was driven by twisted motives and a complete disregard for the innocence and well-being of the young victim.

    Daniel Dowling, now 36, bravely came forward to expose the horrors he endured at the hands of his father and his father’s partner. His ordeal began on a seemingly ordinary Sunday afternoon at his family home in Bracknell, where his father, Richard Dowling, and Annette Breakspear were engaged in a game of Frustration with him. During this seemingly innocent activity, Dowling announced they would try something different—removing their clothes whenever someone lost the game. By the end of the game, Breakspear was completely naked, and Daniel was instructed to touch and kiss her breasts. His father encouraged him, leading Daniel to believe this was acceptable behavior. This incident marked the beginning of a series of traumatic events that would forever alter his childhood.

    Richard Dowling, a former Ministry of Defence worker, had met Breakspear through a lonely hearts advertisement after separating from Daniel’s mother. Over the course of three years, Breakspear systematically stole Daniel’s innocence, abusing him more than ten times. One particularly disturbing incident involved Daniel being picked up from Scouts by his father, taken home, and told to give Breakspear a goodnight kiss. When Daniel entered their room, he found Breakspear handcuffed to the bed, naked. She asked him to touch her and to untie her hand, leading to sexual intercourse with her and his father joining in. These acts were part of a pattern of manipulation and abuse that left lasting scars.

    Further horrors included viewing pornography with Breakspear, who then engaged in oral sex with Dowling, instructing Daniel on how to perform similar acts. On another occasion, Daniel was called into a room where his stepmother and father were engaged in a sex act; Breakspear then had sex with him. Daniel described a routine of watching porn together and participating in threesomes, with Breakspear instructing him on what to do. When alone, she would sometimes invite him into her room for fondling and intercourse. Despite being an only child, Daniel was subjected to sexualized behavior from a very young age, which has profoundly affected his adult life.

    Daniel, who identifies as gay but is currently single, expressed how these experiences have tainted his perception of sex. He revealed that the few positive memories of his childhood are overshadowed by the abuse. The smell of her perfume or seeing the board game they played in shops or on television triggers painful memories. In court, his father attempted to justify the abuse, claiming it was done to steer Daniel away from being gay, citing that he had feminine traits as a child. Richard Dowling stated he wanted his son to “turn out the right way,” a justification that Daniel finds utterly unacceptable.

    He recounted that the abuse started after a neighbor commented on his behavior at a car boot sale, saying, “Your Dan’s going to bat for the other side,” to which his father responded, “No son of mine will be gay.” The abuse continued until Dowling and Breakspear split up around 1996. Daniel then moved with his father to Weymouth, Dorset, but his suffering did not end there. At age 16, he was targeted by another paedophile, leading to police discovering naked photographs of him. During a police interview, Daniel disclosed the years of abuse inflicted by his father and stepmother. Despite this, Dowling dismissed his claims as “attention seeking,” and it appears Breakspear was not questioned or arrested at that time.

    Daniel’s mental health deteriorated, culminating in a suicide attempt. It was only in 2015 that he managed to gather enough evidence to seek justice. He secretly recorded a phone conversation with his father, in which Dowling admitted to the abuse. Armed with this recording, Daniel approached Surrey police at Staines station, where authorities finally took his allegations seriously. His courage in coming forward was instrumental in bringing his abusers to justice.

    During the trial at Reading Crown Court, Richard Dowling admitted to one count of cruelty to a child and two counts of sexual offences involving a minor. Annette Breakspear was found guilty of three counts of indecent assault. The judge, Maria Lamb, condemned their actions, emphasizing the betrayal of trust and the devastating impact on Daniel’s life. Dowling was sentenced to five years in prison, while Breakspear received an eight-year sentence. Both are now in their early 60s, but their crimes occurred when they were in their late 30s.

    In her sentencing remarks, Judge Lamb highlighted the warped sense of morality that allowed Dowling and Breakspear to exploit a vulnerable child repeatedly. She described their conduct as monstrous and emphasized the failure of Dowling to protect his son from Breakspear’s predatory behavior. Daniel, who has not spoken to his father for over two years, expressed his feelings of betrayal, stating, “Dad threw me under the bus instead of admit his guilt. He is dead to me now.” The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the courage required to confront and expose such profound abuse.

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