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Post by Roselyn T on Nov 22, 2017 1:48:25 GMT -5
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Post by howitis on Nov 22, 2017 3:37:05 GMT -5
Thanks Roselyn T, this one is really disturbing...why is it taking so long? This guy is well known for his problem yet he's still a free man whilst the victims still suffer....it gives one the shudders!! |
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Post by alistairhenderson on Nov 22, 2017 4:13:25 GMT -5
One of the friends?
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Post by Roselyn T on Nov 22, 2017 4:22:13 GMT -5
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Post by elizabethcoleman on Nov 22, 2017 5:49:07 GMT -5
Wow. Terribly sad. Again. I watched the movie Spotlight this year, about reporters uncovering CSA by priests in the Roman Catholic church, across vast areas of the USA, and then further afield. They discovered a disturbing pattern - the percentage of offenders was almost exactly the same everywhere they looked. We all know that pedophile behaviour is not limited to any particular religious or social group. But the above made me wonder - would be the statistics be pretty much exactly the same across all of society? I don't know. I suspect so. howitis asked why it takes so long to come to light. A large part of it might be first response to the victims - perhaps years ago they were told to keep quiet, or kept quiet because they knew how much trouble it would cause, and how unsupported they were. Now older, they are better equipped emotionally and mentally to face their abusers and can no longer keep quiet? I imagine that as years go by, and trauma and suffering continues, it is traumatic to see perpetrators of any crime "getting away with it" for years on end? |
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Post by howitis on Nov 22, 2017 6:19:06 GMT -5
This is what I was referring to elizabethcoleman when I said why is it taking so long: "Blyth was charged by Casino detectives in November 2015 and the matter has been mentioned 10 times in Lismore District Court since Blyth first appeared on January 6 last year."And his next appearance is in January but he doesn't have to attend. Seems the court processes take ages. |
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Post by elizabethcoleman on Nov 22, 2017 6:30:20 GMT -5
This is what I was referring to elizabethcoleman when I said why is it taking so long: "Blyth was charged by Casino detectives in November 2015 and the matter has been mentioned 10 times in Lismore District Court since Blyth first appeared on January 6 last year."And his next appearance is in January but he doesn't have to attend. Seems the court processes take ages. Ah. Okay. Understand. Yes, it is odd. Ten times seems a lot, not that I'm very familiar with court proceedings. Serious matters do tend to drag out for years. Difficult all round. But perhaps better than some countries where they charge you one day, sentence you the next and shoot you on the 3rd? |
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Post by fred on Nov 22, 2017 15:47:54 GMT -5
This is what I was referring to elizabethcoleman when I said why is it taking so long: "Blyth was charged by Casino detectives in November 2015 and the matter has been mentioned 10 times in Lismore District Court since Blyth first appeared on January 6 last year."And his next appearance is in January but he doesn't have to attend. Seems the court processes take ages. Ah. Okay. Understand. Yes, it is odd. Ten times seems a lot, not that I'm very familiar with court proceedings. Serious matters do tend to drag out for years. Difficult all round. But perhaps better than some countries where they charge you one day, sentence you the next and shoot you on the 3rd? There are possibly some roadblocks to a speedy resolution. As I understand, neither the victim nor the perpetrator live in this jurisdiction, and the perpetrator had been [removed] in another jurisdiction for [removed]. But yes, sometimes the law can be slow and usually that process does not favour the victim. |
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Post by howitis on Nov 22, 2017 16:03:00 GMT -5
Ah. Okay. Understand. Yes, it is odd. Ten times seems a lot, not that I'm very familiar with court proceedings. Serious matters do tend to drag out for years. Difficult all round. But perhaps better than some countries where they charge you one day, sentence you the next and shoot you on the 3rd? There are possibly some roadblocks to a speedy resolution. As I understand, neither the victim nor the perpetrator live in this jurisdiction, and the perpetrator had been [removed] in another jurisdiction for [removed]. But yes, sometimes the law can be slow and usually that process does not favour the victim. It's been a while since he was kept [removed], this is one of the sickest and saddest cases I know of......I thank God that I was born when I was and my children were out of his clutches too and kept off his radar. So sorry for the victims with this case coming up so many times with no resolution....perhaps this guy has blood pressure problems by now too |
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Post by fred on Nov 22, 2017 16:34:49 GMT -5
You have caused confusion. Is the Casino case in any way related to friends and workers? Is the Casino case being discussed in other posts on this thread? No confusion, this is new information not yet discussed on this thread, and yes the alleged offences occurred to children from a professing home and the alleged perp was also professing. |
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Post by fixit on Nov 22, 2017 17:58:23 GMT -5
Thanks for moving this discussion to a new thread.
Could you please make this thread sticky, or remove the sticky from the other thread.
It would be good if they could sit one under the other.
I hope you don't mind me saying so, but IMO there are too many sticky threads here which prevents the newest material from sorting properly.
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Post by Roselyn T on Nov 22, 2017 19:13:37 GMT -5
Thanks for moving this discussion to a new thread. Could you please make this thread sticky, or remove the sticky from the other thread. It would be good if they could sit one under the other. I hope you don't mind me saying so, but IMO there are too many sticky threads here which prevents the newest material from sorting properly. Sorry fixit, I should have stated that it was by a "professing man". The reason I posted it on the other thread was because it only came out in the paper yesterday. |
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Post by Roselyn T on Nov 22, 2017 19:17:14 GMT -5
There are possibly some roadblocks to a speedy resolution. As I understand, neither the victim nor the perpetrator live in this jurisdiction, and the perpetrator had been spending time at [removed] in another jurisdiction for similar offences. But yes, sometimes the law can be slow and usually that process does not favour the victim. It's been a while since he was kept [removed], this is one of the sickest and saddest cases I know of......I thank God that I was born when I was and my children were out of his clutches too and kept off his radar. So sorry for the victims with this case coming up so many times with no resolution....perhaps this guy has blood pressure problems by now too I understand what you mean howitis this man was a family friend I grew up around him. |
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Post by howitis on Nov 22, 2017 19:27:47 GMT -5
It's been a while since he was kept [removed], this is one of the sickest and saddest cases I know of......I thank God that I was born when I was and my children were out of his clutches too and kept off his radar. So sorry for the victims with this case coming up so many times with no resolution....perhaps this guy has blood pressure problems by now too I understand what you mean howitis this man was a family friend I grew up around him. I was 11 years old in 1977. Just so pleased some of us missed him, he always freaked me out. |
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Post by mod4 on Nov 23, 2017 7:11:26 GMT -5
I understand what you mean howitis this man was a family friend I grew up around him. I was 11 years old in 1977. The man Cecil James Blyth, now 63, is accused of 32 historical child sexual abuse charges which allegedly occurred between 1977 through to 1981 at Casino. Casino is a town in northern NSW close to the Qld border (not a place for gambling in this case). There are two alleged victims, one currently unknown. Our thoughts go to all survivors of child sex abuse. Have the workers been involved pastorally? This matter is sub judice and therefore prohibited from public discussion (beyond what is already published). Caution is required for posting here until the court case is concluded. |
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Post by mod4 on Nov 23, 2017 8:01:56 GMT -5
Thanks for moving this discussion to a new thread. Could you please make this thread sticky, or remove the sticky from the other thread. It would be good if they could sit one under the other. I hope you don't mind me saying so, but IMO there are too many sticky threads here which prevents the newest material from sorting properly. Good suggestions. Done (partly)  |
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Post by Roselyn T on Nov 23, 2017 18:10:06 GMT -5
I understand what you mean howitis this man was a family friend I grew up around him. The man Cecil James Blyth, now 63, is accused of 32 historical child sexual abuse charges which allegedly occurred between 1977 through to 1981 at Casino. Casino is a town in northern NSW close to the Qld border (not a place for gambling in this case). There are two alleged victims, one currently unknown. Our thoughts go to all survivors of child sex abuse. Have the workers been involved pastorally? This matter is sub judice and therefore prohibited from public discussion (beyond what is already published). Caution is required for posting here until the court case is concluded. thank you for that information in regard to posting. |
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Post by thelight on Mar 7, 2018 14:26:55 GMT -5
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Post by thelight on Mar 16, 2018 0:23:02 GMT -5
Unfortunately apparently this case has been adjourned.
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Post by thelight on Mar 22, 2018 19:28:21 GMT -5
Back in court on the 13th April I believe
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Post by thelight on Apr 12, 2018 23:34:26 GMT -5
Sentenced to 3yrs, able to apply for parole in January 2019.
Rather disappointing given this is the third time he's been sentenced for CSA.
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Post by thelight on Apr 13, 2018 2:11:31 GMT -5
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Post by snow on Apr 13, 2018 15:20:48 GMT -5
Why did they have to sentence so lightly just because sentences were lighter when the crime was done? That's just disgusting! He needs help and the public needs to be protected from him. Was he even tested to see if he is a pedophile? Not all CSA is done by pedophiles. One of the most damaging crimes that can be done and he gets 3 years. Nothing from deterring him from re-offending. |
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Post by curlywurlysammagee on Apr 13, 2018 21:03:36 GMT -5
It appears he is still married. Is this a sign of denial of his crimes by his wife and the people he has fellowship with?
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Post by thelight on Apr 13, 2018 22:27:12 GMT -5
It appears he is still married. Is this a sign of denial of his crimes by his wife and the people he has fellowship with? He sure is still married, the doting wife has stayed with "friends" to visit him while he's been in jail previously. It is very unfortunate that they had to use old standards for sentencing, it certainly wont give any other victims reason to come forward. And no doubt there are others out there. |
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Post by curlywurlysammagee on Apr 13, 2018 22:30:09 GMT -5
It appears he is still married. Is this a sign of denial of his crimes by his wife and the people he has fellowship with? He sure is still married, the doting wife has stayed with "friends" to visit him while he's been in jail previously. Denial of his crimes - denial of her crimes too. She [regarding] what he was doing to her daughter ... did nothing. She also had a letter in her possession from the two girls from the most recent case, so she knew in graphic detail the inhumane things he'd done to them. Still stayed by his side, supporting him 110%. He obviously believes he was giving pleasure & has not done anything wrong. It is very unfortunate that they had to use old standards for sentencing, it certainly wont give any other victims reason to come forward. And no doubt there are others out there. Thank you for that info. It reinforces my belief that the FRIENDS are rotten to the core with a veneer of shiny. |
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Post by thelight on Apr 14, 2018 1:27:49 GMT -5
He sure is still married, the doting wife has stayed with "friends" to visit him while he's been in jail previously. It is very unfortunate that they had to use old standards for sentencing, it certainly wont give any other victims reason to come forward. And no doubt there are others out there. Thank you for that info. It reinforces my belief that the FRIENDS are rotten to the core with a veneer of shiny. I wouldnt go as far as tarring all members with the same brush, but in this instance the perp & wife did try to keep a sqeaky clean, good religious people image. He is smart, arrogant & confident & had so many people fooled of his true colours. I dont think it would be untrue to say that there would be many women out there who are feeling sick to the stomach having found out what he is. How else could you feel after knowing youve slept with "that". All during his marriage too might I add. |
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Post by snow on Apr 14, 2018 17:29:58 GMT -5
Thank you for that info. It reinforces my belief that the FRIENDS are rotten to the core with a veneer of shiny. I wouldnt go as far as tarring all members with the same brush, but in this instance the perp & wife did try to keep a sqeaky clean, good religious people image. He is smart, arrogant & confident & had so many people fooled of his true colours. I dont think it would be untrue to say that there would be many women out there who are feeling sick to the stomach having found out what he is. How else could you feel after knowing youve slept with "that". All during his marriage too might I add. We had one of those in our region too. I heard stories when I was a teenager from other teenage girls that had been molested by him. Yet he held a high place in the fronds and workers group and never got charged. No one would tell on him I guess. I was removed from the group so I guess they felt safe telling me what he was like. I regret I never told anyone now, but didn't know what to do about it when I was 14. |
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