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DNA match leads to arrest 20 years after teenager’s assault
According to reports, Kennedy Jimmy was connected to the rape of a teenage girl that occurred in a supermarket car park, with DNA evidence establishing a link to him years after the incident.
A 20-year-old rape case has been solved with the conviction of a man who attacked a teenage girl, thanks to newly uncovered DNA evidence.
In October 2006, a 25-year-old Kennedy Jimmy encountered the victim and her friend in a supermarket car park in Shefford, Bedfordshire, setting the stage for a violent crime.
Bedfordshire Police have confirmed that a DNA breakthrough led to the arrest and conviction of Kennedy Jimmy, now a resident of Staffordshire, for the rape of a teenage girl that occurred two decades ago.
Luton Crown Court handed down a six-year prison sentence to Kennedy on Friday, marking the culmination of a lengthy investigation.
According to the police, the assault took place when the victim's friend briefly left her side to enter a store, and Kennedy Jimmy seized the opportunity to drag the girl into a car and commit the crime.
At the time of the incident, the perpetrator, known to the victim as 'Kenny', remained unidentified despite an exhaustive inquiry.
A review of cold cases by the major crime unit yielded a crucial DNA match in November 2022, ultimately leading to Kennedy Jimmy's arrest.
Following a five-day trial at Luton Crown Court in October, 44-year-old Jimmy, of Wessex Court, Sunny Bank, Stoke-on-Trent, was found guilty of rape and received a six-year prison term, accompanied by a lifelong restraining order.
Detective Constable Rhian Batterham-Jones emphasized that the successful conviction highlights the fact that the passage of time does not preclude the pursuit of justice.
The detective noted that Kennedy Jimmy mistakenly believed he had evaded accountability, but the combined efforts of the police team and advances in forensic science ultimately led to his downfall.
Det Con Batterham-Jones expressed admiration for the victim's bravery in revisiting the traumatic experience 20 years later, praising her courage in the face of adversity.
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Catholic Archbishop Urges Church to Heed Lessons from Abuse Survivors
A crowd of 2,000 gathered at Westminster Cathedral as Archbishop Richard Moth addressed them during his installation ceremony.
During his installation ceremony, the new leader of Catholics in England and Wales acknowledged the church's past shortcomings, particularly in cases where vulnerable individuals were abused.
At Westminster Cathedral, Archbishop Richard Moth also expressed solidarity with refugees and emphasized the importance of listening to abuse victims, as he formally took office.
Succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who retired in December after a 16-year tenure, Archbishop Moth has become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, assuming the role at the age of 68, following his predecessor's decision to step down at 80.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, was in attendance and welcomed Moth's appointment, noting his strong commitment to upholding the dignity of every individual.
As part of the installation rituals, Archbishop Moth knelt at the Great West Door of Westminster Cathedral, blessed attendees with holy water, and proceeded down the nave, marking the beginning of his tenure.
As the newly appointed Archbishop of Westminster, Moth now leads an estimated four million Catholics in England and Wales and serves as president of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.
Prior to his appointment, Archbishop Moth served as the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton for 10 years, during which time he focused on social justice and accountability, areas he has pledged to continue prioritizing.
Addressing a congregation of 2,000, Archbishop Moth highlighted the Church's crucial evangelical work, acknowledging that it has been impacted by the Church's past failures, including those related to love, power, and self-control.
He acknowledged the Church's failures, particularly in cases where vulnerable individuals were harmed, stating that these instances require the Church to listen to and learn from those who have suffered.
The archbishop emphasized the need to address key issues, including promoting peace, upholding human dignity, protecting the vulnerable, and preserving the environment, stressing that the Church should not be afraid to confront these challenges.
The Most Rev Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female leader of the Church of England, attended the event in her capacity as representative of Churches Together in England, an organization that fosters unity among different Christian traditions.
Dame Mullally expressed her eagerness to collaborate with Archbishop Moth, stating, "I look forward to working with you to deepen our relationships and strengthen our shared Christian witness."
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