ROBERT TRAFFORD'S SHOCKING CRIMES IN OXFORD: SEX OFFENDER FLOUTS COURT ORDERS AND POSSESSES INDECENT IMAGES
In a series of disturbing incidents that have shocked the community of Oxford, Robert Trafford, a convicted sex offender, has once again come under scrutiny for his blatant disregard of court orders and his involvement in possessing indecent images of children.The sequence of events highlights a troubling pattern of behavior that has persisted over several years, raising serious concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of legal restrictions.
Trafford, aged 41 and residing on Swift Close in Oxford, was initially subjected to a sexual harm prevention order by Oxford Crown Court on August 27, 2014.
This order was issued after authorities discovered that he possessed more than 6,000 indecent images of children, which were meticulously organized into various folders.
Among these images, 225 were classified in the highest category of severity, indicating the most explicit and disturbing content.
The court's decision was a direct response to the severity of his offenses and aimed to prevent any further harm or illegal activity.
Despite the court's clear restrictions, Trafford was found to have violated the order on multiple occasions.
Most recently, on January 8 of this year, he was caught at his Oxford residence possessing electronic devices that he was explicitly banned from having without proper authorization.
These devices included a smartphone, a Smart TV, and an Xbox 360 gaming console.
Additionally, authorities discovered that he possessed a computer at another Oxford address that lacked the necessary risk management software, further demonstrating his ongoing defiance of legal restrictions.
Trafford’s breaches came to light during a brief hearing at Oxford Crown Court, where he was scheduled for sentencing.
However, the case was adjourned to allow for further investigations, and the judge, Ian Pringle QC, agreed to postpone the proceedings.
Trafford is now scheduled to return to court on July 1 to face the consequences of his repeated violations.
Earlier in September 2014, Trafford’s criminal activities came to public attention when police uncovered a cache of over 6,000 indecent images of children on his computer.
The images were organized into different folders, with 225 in the most severe category.
Trafford initially attempted to shift blame onto his ex-girlfriend’s son, claiming that the images belonged to him.
However, after further investigation, Trafford admitted to possessing the images himself, covering a period from March 2012 to March 2013.
His former partner, who resided on Nightingale Avenue in Greater Leys, took her computer to a Cash Generator store in Oxford last year to unlock the password Trafford had left on it.
Staff at the store discovered the explicit photographs, prompting police to become involved.
The subsequent investigation confirmed the presence of the extensive collection of illegal images, leading to Trafford’s arrest and subsequent prosecution.
At Oxford Crown Court, William Eaglestone, prosecuting, detailed the extent of Trafford’s offenses, emphasizing the gravity of possessing such a vast number of indecent images.
Trafford was charged with nine counts of possessing indecent images of children, with the images being organized into different folders, including 225 in the highest category.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 18 months in prison last Wednesday.
Judge Peter Ross, addressing Trafford during sentencing, remarked on the disturbing nature of his crimes, stating, “At this very moment – in order to feed the perverted sexual desires of people like you – there are children around the world being abused in the manner depicted in the images you sought.” In addition to his prison sentence, Trafford was ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register and was banned from accessing the internet on any devices unless proper restrictive software was installed.
These measures are intended to prevent further offenses and protect potential victims from the ongoing threat posed by Trafford’s actions.
