Tag: domestic abuse
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Woman who imprisoned ‘house slave’ was reported to social services 20 years before arrest
Background of the case A woman, now 56, has been accused of imprisoning another adult woman as a “house slave” for 25 years. The alleged victim, who is in her 40s and cannot be named for legal reasons, reportedly lived in squalid conditions, fed only scraps, and endured coercive control. The case has sparked renewed…
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Mother Kept Woman as House Slave for 25 Years: Neighbours Say Repeated Reports Were Ignored
Overview of the case A mother, identified in reports as Amanda Wixon, 56, is accused of imprisoning a woman for 25 years, treating her as a house slave and forcing her to live on scraps. The case has shocked the community and raised questions about how social services monitor suspected abuse cases when they recur…
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Singapore Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Girlfriend’s Daughter in Van and at Home
Overview of the Case The Singapore High Court delivered a conviction on January 19 in a troubling case involving a 53-year-old man who sexually assaulted his girlfriend’s daughter. The offences were alleged to have occurred when the victim was between 10 and 11 years old, with incidents taking place both at home and in a…
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Singapore Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Girlfriend’s Daughter
Overview of the Case A 53-year-old man in Singapore was convicted by the High Court on January 19 of sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s daughter. The offences occurred when the victim was between 10 and 11 years old and took place in two settings: a home and a van parked at cemeteries. The conviction marks a…
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The woman who made her family disappear: Karen Palmer’s escape from abuse
Introduction: A story of escape and survival In the late summer of 1989, a woman named Karen Palmer faced a decision that would echo through her life and the lives of her daughters. Facing years of abuse, she chose to take control of her own destiny, to leave a dangerous situation, and to protect her…
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The Woman Who Made Her Family Disappear: Karen Palmer’s Escape from an Abusive Husband
Introduction: A quiet hometown, a dangerous undercurrent In the summer of 1989, Karen Palmer faced a terror far too common in many households. An abusive marriage had worn her down, eroding her sense of safety and hope. When she bought a used car for cash and prepared to leave with her husband and two young…
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Self-reported father jailed for excessive discipline in Singapore
Overview A 47-year-old father in Singapore was sentenced to 15 months in prison after he admitted to ill-treating his two sons. The man, who cannot be named to protect the identities of the victims, turned himself in to the police, acknowledging that he used excessive force in disciplining his children. The case highlights the boundaries…
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Husband and Five Other Men Charged Over Alleged Sex Offences Against Ex-Wife
Overview of the case A husband and five other men have been charged with a series of sexual offences alleged to have taken place over a 13-year period against his former spouse. The case, which has drawn attention for its scope and the long timeframe, centers on allegations that the group engaged in acts of…
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Husband and Five Others Charged with Sexual Offences Against Ex-Wife Over 13 Years
Overview of the Case A man identified as Philip Young, previously based in Swindon and now residing in Enfield, has been charged along with five other men in connection with a series of sexual offences involving his former wife. The charges, which span a 13-year period, include serious allegations such as rape and multiple other…
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Husband and five men charged with sex offences against ex-wife
Breaking case: Husband and five men charged over 13-year alleged offences A courtroom case has drawn national attention after a husband and five other men were charged with a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife spanning over more than a decade. The case, which first emerged in court documents, highlights a complex pattern of…