SEX OFFENDER ROBERT LEE FROM SKEGNESS TRAVELS TO CHINA WITH WIFE'S ASHES AND SEEKS NEW BRIDE
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Skegness Sexual Abuser
In a case that has raised serious concerns about compliance with sex offender regulations, Robert Lee, a 67-year-old resident of Skegness, made a clandestine journey to China shortly after the death of his wife. The trip, which took place in November of the previous year, was not only marked by his failure to notify authorities as required but also by his secretive activities involving new financial accounts and personal plans.
Lee, who was previously known as Barry Shippey, is a registered sex offender with a criminal history dating back to a conviction in Teeside in February 2012. His past crimes resulted in an eight-year prison sentence and a 15-year registration period on the Sex Offenders’ Register. After his release in June 2017, Lee relocated to Skegness, where he adopted the name Robert Lee. Despite being advised multiple times about his obligations under the register, he continued to conceal certain activities from authorities.
According to prosecutor Marie Stace, police became aware that Lee had traveled to China to retrieve his wife’s ashes, which he intended to return to her family following her death from pancreatic cancer in September. During police interviews, Lee admitted to this trip but failed to disclose the existence of two new bank accounts and debit cards that had been opened in his name, linked to his wife’s business interests. These omissions were significant breaches of his reporting duties.
Lee also confided to police that he had planned to meet a potential new bride in China, a Chinese woman he hoped to marry. However, he claimed that the plan fell through because he felt he was not wealthy enough to proceed, leading him to return to the United Kingdom earlier than planned. Additionally, Lee mentioned having another romantic connection in Peru, further complicating his personal circumstances.
The court heard that Lee’s previous suspended sentence, handed down in 2017, had expired by the time these new offences occurred. Nevertheless, the magistrates decided to impose a sentence of eight weeks in prison, which was suspended for a year. They also mandated that Lee participate in 20 days of rehabilitation activities, emphasizing the importance of addressing his compliance issues. Furthermore, he was ordered to pay £200 in costs and charges associated with the case.
This case underscores the ongoing challenges authorities face in monitoring sex offenders, especially those who attempt to evade reporting requirements through international travel and secretive financial dealings. Robert Lee’s actions have brought to light the importance of strict enforcement and diligent oversight to protect the community from potential harm.
Lee, who was previously known as Barry Shippey, is a registered sex offender with a criminal history dating back to a conviction in Teeside in February 2012. His past crimes resulted in an eight-year prison sentence and a 15-year registration period on the Sex Offenders’ Register. After his release in June 2017, Lee relocated to Skegness, where he adopted the name Robert Lee. Despite being advised multiple times about his obligations under the register, he continued to conceal certain activities from authorities.
According to prosecutor Marie Stace, police became aware that Lee had traveled to China to retrieve his wife’s ashes, which he intended to return to her family following her death from pancreatic cancer in September. During police interviews, Lee admitted to this trip but failed to disclose the existence of two new bank accounts and debit cards that had been opened in his name, linked to his wife’s business interests. These omissions were significant breaches of his reporting duties.
Lee also confided to police that he had planned to meet a potential new bride in China, a Chinese woman he hoped to marry. However, he claimed that the plan fell through because he felt he was not wealthy enough to proceed, leading him to return to the United Kingdom earlier than planned. Additionally, Lee mentioned having another romantic connection in Peru, further complicating his personal circumstances.
The court heard that Lee’s previous suspended sentence, handed down in 2017, had expired by the time these new offences occurred. Nevertheless, the magistrates decided to impose a sentence of eight weeks in prison, which was suspended for a year. They also mandated that Lee participate in 20 days of rehabilitation activities, emphasizing the importance of addressing his compliance issues. Furthermore, he was ordered to pay £200 in costs and charges associated with the case.
This case underscores the ongoing challenges authorities face in monitoring sex offenders, especially those who attempt to evade reporting requirements through international travel and secretive financial dealings. Robert Lee’s actions have brought to light the importance of strict enforcement and diligent oversight to protect the community from potential harm.