Richard Huckle (May 14, 1986 - October 13, 2019) is a former teacher, photographer and convicted sex offender. He was arrested by the UK National Crime Agency after an Australian police report and found guilty of 71 counts of aggravated sexual assault against children while living in Malaysia .
What also became a parent during the trial was the extent to which Huckle went to find victims, including taking the children on day trips from orphanages and escorting the children to the home after their own birthday party. Huckle even went so far as to create a log of his abuse and give himself what he called "Paedo points" based on the extent of abuse suffered by each victim.
Sentencing Sentencing began at The Old Bailey on June 1, 2016 and is expected to last until June 3, 2016. Case judge Peter Rook QC said Huckle should expect to go to jail for a very long time. a long time because he envisions several lives. convictions because of the gravity of what was committed.
While the British media broadly supported Huckle's conviction, the Malaysian press said the punishment was not severe enough, with statements such as "a thousand years is not enough", "We are horrified that the sex demon [ Huckle] will be able to appear before a parole board after twenty-three years, ”and“ this monster could come out in twenty-four years ”.
Reviews
The National Crime Agency has been criticized by the Malaysian government and by a number of child welfare charities in Malaysia for their handling of the case. NCA agents traveled to Malaysia to hire local charities, which held child protection workshops in the community where Huckle lived, but were not told of the seriousness of his crimes. The Malaysian government has publicly stated that it would like to have more details on the victims so that they can offer advice.
After the seriousness of Huckle's crimes became known, the Malaysian government set up a hotline for people to call if they have any information about Huckle or if they themselves have been mistreated.
See also
Sky News produced a 30-minute documentary on Richard Huckle in which they discussed his childhood, school life, time in Malaysia and his belief. The documentary contains plenty of photos and information not seen anywhere else, including a video interview with former school friend Scott Chapman. It can be found at the following location, but viewer discretion is advised.
Death
On October 13, 2019, Huckle was found strangled and stabbed to death in his cell at Full Sutton Prison, 33. He was reportedly beaten, stabbed and strangled several times. Another prisoner was charged with his murder in January 2020.
On October 13, 2019, Huckle was found stabbed in his cell at Full Sutton Prison, aged 33. On November 24, 2020, more details were revealed, the attack was "carefully planned" and executed by Paul Fitzgerald, also jailed for crimes of a sexual nature. It is reported that Fitzgerald raped Huckle with a kitchen utensil, strangled him with an electrical cord, stuck a pen through his nose in his brain. The victim also suffered blows to the face and kidney, and a stab in the neck, the assailant called the act of poetic justice.