Last summer, I wrote about parents who spanked their daughter to death in the name of God. If possible, a woman in Australia may have stooped to a newer low.
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2012/01/10/a-mothers-betrayal-abuse-daughter-sex-court/
In what she deemed "sex education", a 37 year old mother of four in Australia three times raped her own daughter, all-the-while recording said events on her mobile phone. The mother's explanation for her actions was that her 11 yeqar old daughter was asking too many questions regarding sex. Apparently, the mother felt the best possible way to educate her daughter was through "show" rather then "tell".To the best of my knowledge, details of the exact nature of the event were withheld, and perhaps that's for the best. What is known is that along with the physical ape, the mother forced her daughter to watch cyber-sex tapes she had made with a man she had met online.
Judge John Robertson, who presided over the case, was harsh in his wording with regards to the woman's actions. However, his actions seem to indicate otherwise. While initially giving the woman a four year sentence, the judge commuted the sentence to one year, with three years probation. Because the woman has already served 243 days in jail, she is now unbelievably eligible for release in just 122 days. For what it's worth, here are the judge's comments regarding the woman's actions:
You know, I agree with everything the judge said. Which is why I'm utterly baffled as to the sentencing she received. When I consider this case, I think about my three week old daughter, and someone giving her sex education of the like. The things I would do to this person, male or female, are beyond description here. We have a judge condemning her actions as deplorable, needing to be met with severe punishment, and this woman is getting out of jail in four months? Why not grant her full custody of her children again while he's at it? Perhaps it was the reports from the court pswychologist that influenced his ruling:
Screw that, man. I don't care if a 23 hour guard is placed in front of her daughters, sexual deviants don't change, and most find some way to re-offend, even if it's not in a physical way. If this woman is granted visitation rights of any kind, trouble is bound to follow. While nothing has been confirmed, the idea of this woman going anywhere near any children, nevermind her own, gives me chills. A case such as this makes the idea of forced sterility seem like a good thing. I'm sickened as I write about this, so I'll turn this over to you:
What do you think would have been an appropriate sentence for this woman? Is the sentence she received appropriate?
Should this woman be allowed to see her children ever again?
[Do you believe sexual deviants are capable of changing? Why or why not?
The questions are just here to serve as a launching point for discussion. Any other discussion of this story is welcome and encouraged.
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2012/01/10/a-mothers-betrayal-abuse-daughter-sex-court/
In what she deemed "sex education", a 37 year old mother of four in Australia three times raped her own daughter, all-the-while recording said events on her mobile phone. The mother's explanation for her actions was that her 11 yeqar old daughter was asking too many questions regarding sex. Apparently, the mother felt the best possible way to educate her daughter was through "show" rather then "tell".To the best of my knowledge, details of the exact nature of the event were withheld, and perhaps that's for the best. What is known is that along with the physical ape, the mother forced her daughter to watch cyber-sex tapes she had made with a man she had met online.
Judge John Robertson, who presided over the case, was harsh in his wording with regards to the woman's actions. However, his actions seem to indicate otherwise. While initially giving the woman a four year sentence, the judge commuted the sentence to one year, with three years probation. Because the woman has already served 243 days in jail, she is now unbelievably eligible for release in just 122 days. For what it's worth, here are the judge's comments regarding the woman's actions:
From the start, you characterised your behaviour as some form of bizarre sex education with the child which did not involve sexual gratification from you. Through your selfish criminal conduct, she has deprived her daughter of the right to a wholesome and loving relationship with her mother. And while sexual offences against children by their own mothers are rare, the community acting through the courts should denounce this shocking conduct with a significant punishment.
You know, I agree with everything the judge said. Which is why I'm utterly baffled as to the sentencing she received. When I consider this case, I think about my three week old daughter, and someone giving her sex education of the like. The things I would do to this person, male or female, are beyond description here. We have a judge condemning her actions as deplorable, needing to be met with severe punishment, and this woman is getting out of jail in four months? Why not grant her full custody of her children again while he's at it? Perhaps it was the reports from the court pswychologist that influenced his ruling:
Her husband was 12 years her senior and she had limited knowledge of appropriate sexual boundaries.Because she became involved at such a young age(14), she became obsessed with sex and her life was in chaos.But given the Department of Child Safety is now involved, I'm satisfied she has a low risk of reoffending.
Screw that, man. I don't care if a 23 hour guard is placed in front of her daughters, sexual deviants don't change, and most find some way to re-offend, even if it's not in a physical way. If this woman is granted visitation rights of any kind, trouble is bound to follow. While nothing has been confirmed, the idea of this woman going anywhere near any children, nevermind her own, gives me chills. A case such as this makes the idea of forced sterility seem like a good thing. I'm sickened as I write about this, so I'll turn this over to you:
What do you think would have been an appropriate sentence for this woman? Is the sentence she received appropriate?
Should this woman be allowed to see her children ever again?
[Do you believe sexual deviants are capable of changing? Why or why not?
The questions are just here to serve as a launching point for discussion. Any other discussion of this story is welcome and encouraged.