STEPHEN KIDD FROM PETERCULTER SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS FOR SERIAL SEX OFFENSES IN ABERDEEN

In a significant case that has drawn considerable attention in the Aberdeen area, Stephen Kidd, a 36-year-old man from Peterculter, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term of 12 years for a series of heinous sexual offenses committed over a span of 15 years. The conviction follows a comprehensive trial where Kidd was found guilty of abusing nine women between the years 2005 and 2020, with the crimes taking place across various locations within Aberdeen and its surroundings.

During the proceedings at the High Court in Edinburgh, the jury's verdict was clear, and Kidd was convicted on multiple charges, including rape and indecent assault. The court heard that Kidd had not only committed these acts but had also taken the disturbing step of recording a video of himself sexually assaulting one of his victims, a detail that underscored the severity and depravity of his actions.

Judge Lord Weir, presiding over the case, emphasized the gravity of Kidd’s offenses and the need for a substantial custodial sentence. When passing sentence, Lord Weir stated that a lengthy period of imprisonment was necessary to reflect the seriousness of Kidd’s conduct. Furthermore, he ordered that Kidd be subject to supervision for three years following his release, aiming to protect the public from potential harm and to monitor his reintegration into society.

During the trial, Kidd’s defense advocate, Gary Allan KC, maintained that Kidd still insisted on his innocence despite the overwhelming evidence against him. However, he acknowledged that Kidd was prepared to accept the consequences of his actions and understood that he would be serving time in prison.

In his remarks to Kidd, Lord Weir highlighted the jury’s role in establishing Kidd’s responsibility for the crimes, describing his conduct as sinister and controlling. The judge made it clear that the sentence was unavoidable given the nature of the offenses and the need to safeguard the community.

Police Scotland expressed their satisfaction with the conviction, noting that it was a step toward justice for the victims. They also hoped that the verdict would bring some measure of closure to the women who endured Kidd’s abuse, acknowledging the impact of such crimes on their lives. The case has resonated deeply within the local community, particularly in Peterculter, where Kidd resides, and has underscored the importance of justice and accountability in cases of sexual violence.