March 2008 Welsh paedophile freed early to rape again THE victim of paedophile Shaun Jerome has spoken of her disgust that the child sex monster went on to rape again after being freed early from prison. Evil Jerome, 24, a former sports shop assistant from from Ely, Cardiff, served only half of an 18-month prison sentence after being convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old girl he had groomed on the internet. Two years on, as the sick sex beast awaits sentence after pleading guilty to the rape of a 12-year-old girl and having sex with a 14-year-old girl, Jerome’s first victim has told how he contacted her just months after his release. The girl, whose identity is protected by law, revealed that he got in touch with her again through social networking website Bebo. His victim, now 17, told us through her mother how Jerome: CONCEALED his identity as he tried to set up further meetings with her; BEGGED her to meet him at a music group he had joined in order to snare more youngsters; BOASTED about his relationships with other teenage girls; STALKED her as she made her way to sixth-form college. The victim’s mother said news of his latest vile crimes had brought back memories of her daughter’s own traumatic ordeal. Eager to resume contact with his young victim after his release from prison, Jerome plagued her with messages on the popular networking site. Although the family had moved to another area, the sex predator found out where she was studying and tracked her down. “When he got out of prison, he contacted my daughter on the internet, pretending to be somebody else,” said her mother, with her daughter standing by her side. “But she recognised all his friends and certain phrases he was using. He said he had joined a band and was trying to invite her to a music session. “He said he talked to lots of young girls on the internet and said they all thought he was their boyfriend.” Jerome’s persistence had a devastating effect on the young girl, who was attempting to rebuild her life. “She was really down about it. He really messed her head up,” said her mother. “He said when she turned 16 he would contact her again. Later, he found out where her college was and turned up one day on the bus. “After Jerome’s release, my daughter started self-harming and had to see a counsellor.” “I’m appalled that Jerome has done it again, I can’t believe it,” said the mum. “I don’t know how he was able to do it. “He wasn’t allowed to work with children or even be around them. He’s a danger to children. We were so shocked when he was released early from prison. “My daughter said it brought it all back again.” And she insists that the whereabouts of convicted paedophiles should be made public. “I think people should know where they are. They should be aware,” she said. Both mother and daughter thought their nightmare was over when Jerome – whose ex-fiancee discovered she was pregnant after news of his sickening sex crimes came to light – was sent to prison in October 2005, banned from working with children and placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years. But they strongly believe he should have been given a longer sentence. “He only served half his sentence for what he did to my daughter. It’s terrible,” said the mother. “He should have got life. He’s a danger to little ones. And to think he has a child of his own. “My daughter saw his ex-fiancee pushing a pram around town. She has no contact with him. “I was disgusted with the sentence. After everything he put us though, nine months was not enough.” Astonishingly, after notifying the police of Jerome’s disturbing activities on the internet, the family claim no action was taken – something a South Wales Police spokeswoman disputed. “We told the police, but they said there was nothing they could do,” said the mother. Around a year ago she herself spotted Jerome in a cafe just a few miles from their home. “I was having lunch in town and I looked up and saw him sat about two tables away with a girl about his own age,” she said. “He had put on weight and changed a bit but I recognised him straight away. He looked up so I think he saw me. I went into the toilets and when I came back he was gone. “Seeing him just made me go to pieces. I could have killed him.” The mother of the 12-year-old also throws light on the method sick Jerome used stalk his victims. Her daughter fell into his clutches after he joined her music group. Her trusting parents even welcomed the paedophile into their home, unaware of his crimes. After grooming the girl with gifts of sweets and even an MP3 player, Jerome raped her and subjected her to vile sexual abuse. Police finally revealed he was on the Sex Offenders’ Register when he was arrested for having sex with yet another girl, aged 14. “I’d never have let Jerome near my girl if I’d known of his past,” said her mother. “How was he allowed to worm his way into our home? That’s why we need to bring in Sarah’s Law.” Jerome will be sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court after pleading guilty to the rape of her daughter and the sexual assault of the 14-year-old. He will be sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday. In a statement, South Wales Police said: “We can confirm that a 24-year-old man from the Cardiff area has been charged and pleaded guilty to four sexual offences against two females under the age of 16 and possession of indecent images. “As legal proceedings are on-going, we will not comment further on this specific case.” ‘Girls all think I’m their boyfriend’ AS EVIL Shaun Jerome awaits sentence for his sickening sex assaults on two young girls, it can be revealed how he preyed on his victims using the internet. Just months after his release from prison, Jerome, 24, began contacting teenagers in online chat-rooms and through the social networking site Bebo. After attempting to lure his previous victim into his clutches once again, the pervert began to target new victims on the net and by joining various marching bands in Wales. He even videoed innocent band members as they performed alongside him. His previous victim, who was 14 when he assaulted her, said Jerome boasted about how the teenagers he met on the internet “all think I’m their boyfriend”. Most of his online “friends” consisted of girls aged 14 and 15. Many described themselves as shy and quiet and seemed to be lacking in confidence, making them an easy target for the sick paedophile. One girl was aged just 12 – the same age as his latest victim. On his web page, Jerome described himself as a “huge Cardiff City fan” and said he’s happiest when “around my family and friends – love you all.” The convicted paedophile even had the cheek to post a message mentioning missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann, saying: “support the girl who’s missing in Portugal xx”. After our chilling findings, South Wales Police and Bebo were alerted Responding to our call, the social networking site blocked access to Jerome’s page. A spokesperson for Bebo said: “Thanks for flagging this to us.”