SIMON LUBY KILWINNING'S HORRIFIC CHILD PORNOGRAPHY SCANDAL REVEALED
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Kilwinning Rapist
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Kilwinning, Simon Luby, a 45-year-old man with a seemingly respectable professional background, has been found guilty of possessing an extensive collection of indecent images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children as young as four. The revelation came after police executed a raid on his former residence in Whitehirst Park on July 23 of the previous year, following a credible tip-off about the sharing of illicit material from that address.
At approximately 7 a.m., law enforcement officers arrived at Luby’s Kilwinning home while his children were still asleep upstairs. The officers discovered a variety of electronic devices, including laptops, hard drives, mobile phones, and an iPod, which they believed could contain evidence of illegal activity. During the search, Luby pointed out a Toshiba hard drive and a black Thinkpad laptop, telling officers, “If you find anything in there it will be on those two,” indicating his awareness of the potential incriminating content stored on these devices.
Subsequent analysis by Police Scotland’s Cyber Crime Unit uncovered a horrifying trove of material dating back nearly two decades, from September 2000 up until his arrest in July 2018. The investigation revealed a staggering total of 45,825 indecent images and 458 videos, all depicting children, predominantly young girls aged between four and 14, being subjected to abuse. The images were classified into different categories based on their depravity, with thousands falling into the most severe Category A, which includes the most graphic and heinous material.
Specifically, the police found 41,899 still images on the Toshiba hard drive alone. Of these, 1,226 were classified as Category A, representing the most severe abuse, while 1,358 were Category B, and the remaining 38,802 fell into Category C. Additionally, 458 videos of child sexual abuse were recovered, with 227 categorized as Category A, 32 as Category B, and 199 as Category C. Further evidence was uncovered on a USB stick, which contained an additional 1,864 images, along with more illicit material found on the Thinkpad laptop.
Following the discovery of this extensive and disturbing collection, police arrested Luby. During police interviews, he attempted to distance himself from the severity of his actions, claiming, “I’m not a danger to kids or anything. This has nothing to do with my wife or kids. I think I have autism and once I start something I can’t stop. I think there’s been a great deal of stupidity.”
Judge Elizabeth McFarlane presided over the case and made it clear that the gravity of Luby’s offenses left no room for leniency. She stated, “Viewing, downloading, and distributing images of this nature are part of the process of child sexual abuse. Each photograph represents the serious abuse of a child. Those who access this material bear responsibility for creating a demand that fuels further harm. These offenses contribute to the fear, pain, and torture suffered by children, and you committed these acts knowing others had been harmed for your sexual gratification. There is no alternative but to sentence you to prison today.”
As Luby was led away in handcuffs, he showed no visible emotion, but members of the public gallery jeered, calling him a “beast.” His family members left the courtroom in tears, with a family spokesperson expressing their feelings: “We were there to see what happened. We were not there to support him or condone what he has done in any way. We will never understand it.”
In addition to his prison sentence, Luby was placed on the Sex Offenders Register for a period of ten years, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities and restrictions to protect the community from potential harm. The case has left a lasting impact on the community of Kilwinning, highlighting the devastating effects of such heinous crimes and the importance of vigilant law enforcement in safeguarding vulnerable children.
At approximately 7 a.m., law enforcement officers arrived at Luby’s Kilwinning home while his children were still asleep upstairs. The officers discovered a variety of electronic devices, including laptops, hard drives, mobile phones, and an iPod, which they believed could contain evidence of illegal activity. During the search, Luby pointed out a Toshiba hard drive and a black Thinkpad laptop, telling officers, “If you find anything in there it will be on those two,” indicating his awareness of the potential incriminating content stored on these devices.
Subsequent analysis by Police Scotland’s Cyber Crime Unit uncovered a horrifying trove of material dating back nearly two decades, from September 2000 up until his arrest in July 2018. The investigation revealed a staggering total of 45,825 indecent images and 458 videos, all depicting children, predominantly young girls aged between four and 14, being subjected to abuse. The images were classified into different categories based on their depravity, with thousands falling into the most severe Category A, which includes the most graphic and heinous material.
Specifically, the police found 41,899 still images on the Toshiba hard drive alone. Of these, 1,226 were classified as Category A, representing the most severe abuse, while 1,358 were Category B, and the remaining 38,802 fell into Category C. Additionally, 458 videos of child sexual abuse were recovered, with 227 categorized as Category A, 32 as Category B, and 199 as Category C. Further evidence was uncovered on a USB stick, which contained an additional 1,864 images, along with more illicit material found on the Thinkpad laptop.
Following the discovery of this extensive and disturbing collection, police arrested Luby. During police interviews, he attempted to distance himself from the severity of his actions, claiming, “I’m not a danger to kids or anything. This has nothing to do with my wife or kids. I think I have autism and once I start something I can’t stop. I think there’s been a great deal of stupidity.”
Judge Elizabeth McFarlane presided over the case and made it clear that the gravity of Luby’s offenses left no room for leniency. She stated, “Viewing, downloading, and distributing images of this nature are part of the process of child sexual abuse. Each photograph represents the serious abuse of a child. Those who access this material bear responsibility for creating a demand that fuels further harm. These offenses contribute to the fear, pain, and torture suffered by children, and you committed these acts knowing others had been harmed for your sexual gratification. There is no alternative but to sentence you to prison today.”
As Luby was led away in handcuffs, he showed no visible emotion, but members of the public gallery jeered, calling him a “beast.” His family members left the courtroom in tears, with a family spokesperson expressing their feelings: “We were there to see what happened. We were not there to support him or condone what he has done in any way. We will never understand it.”
In addition to his prison sentence, Luby was placed on the Sex Offenders Register for a period of ten years, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities and restrictions to protect the community from potential harm. The case has left a lasting impact on the community of Kilwinning, highlighting the devastating effects of such heinous crimes and the importance of vigilant law enforcement in safeguarding vulnerable children.