A manipulative Sunderland Paedophile sex offender, Caitlin Hutchinson, who exploited a young kid has been sentenced to four years in prison. Caitlin Hutchinson developed a friendship with the youngster and manipulated him over several months, transmitting sexually graphic text messages and compelling him to do sexual activities on her.
The misconduct was revealed when the adolescent, in his early teens, courageously informed his parents of the incident, leading to Caitlin Hutchinson’s arrest.
She first refuted the allegations during the interrogation, asserting to the authorities that the youngster had assaulted her.
Nonetheless, the evidence indicated otherwise, resulting in her being charged with six counts: engaging in sexual conduct with a minor, engaging in sexual action in the presence of a child, engaging in sexual communication with a minor, and causing or persuading a minor to participate in sexual activity.
In a victim impact statement, the boy said: “The last 18 months have been hell for me, going through what she put me through and keeping it from my family because I felt ashamed.
“I’ve changed so much because of what I’ve been through. I don’t want to be around women alone because I don’t feel safe, even around women I know because I don’t want to be targeted and manipulated again.
“I struggle to get to sleep every night, sometimes not getting to sleep until the early hours of the morning due to the thoughts going through my head of what happened to me.
“I have no motivation in life anymore and struggle every day with emotions, anxiety and depression.
“I feel like I will never get over what she has done to me, that I am damaged, and that I will never be fully happy. I just want a normal life and I don’t feel that my life will ever be normal again.
“I hope I can move on with my life, although I feel I cannot forgive her for ruining my childhood.”
Caitlin Hutchinson, of Roker Avenue, in Sunderland, admitted the offences and appeared at Durham Crown Court yesterday (February 27) for sentencing.
The 21-year-old was jailed for four years and placed on the Sex Offender Register indefinitely.
She was also handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) preventing her from having contact with children under 16, and prohibiting her from using social media websites without notifying the police first.
PC Sophie Farrugia, from South Durham CID, led the investigation. She said: “Caitlin Hutchinson is a manipulative sex offender who preyed on a vulnerable young boy and exploited his good nature for her own sexual gratification.
“She has showed no concern for the long-lasting effect that her behaviour has had on him, which has resulted in significant emotional trauma.
“I’d like to commend the boy for his bravery and courage in reporting what happened to him and for standing up to Hutchinson in court and bringing her to justice.
“I hope today’s result brings him some closure and allows him to move forward with his life.”
She added: “If you have suffered sexual abuse, please come forward and report it to us – either on 101 or in an emergency by calling 999.
“You are not alone – there are people who will support you every step of the way.”
Reports can also be made online at www.durham.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/v1/rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences/
If you don’t want to talk to the police, you can still access help through The Meadows Sexual Assault Referral Centre.
To contact The Meadows, call 0330 223 0099 or visit www.sarcdurham.co.uk
If you or anyone you know have been affected by the people highlighted in this article, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report at Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.