Double-child rapist, 86, avoids jail ‘because he’s old and ill’ - NATIONAL TRUMPET

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Double-child rapist, 86, avoids jail ‘because he’s old and ill’


An 86-year-old man who raped two children more than 60 years ago has avoided jail because a judge said he is too old and ill.

John Joe Kiernan repeatedly raped the boy and girl, who are brother and sister, when they were between four and 10-years-old.

Kiernan was arrested after his victims, who are now in their 60s, came forward to police in Ireland last year.

Kiernan (John Joe) Pleads to six sample counts of indecently assaulting one boy, Central Criminal Court, Dublin, 15-10-18 Pic shows: John Joe Kiernan (86) of Forthill, Arva, Co Cavan, at court yesterday (Mon.) where he pleaded guilty to six sample counts of indecently assaulting one boy between 1958 and 1963 and five sample counts of indecently assaulting the boy's younger sister between 1959 and 1963. Pic: Courtpix

He would attack the children near or on farmland where he worked as a labourer in the late 1950s.

In one sickening attack, he raped the girl in her bedroom and threatened to ‘bury her’ afterwards, The Journal reports.

John Joe Kiernan (86) of Forthill, Arva, Co Cavan, leaves the Central Criminal Court in Dublin today after receiving a suspended sentence. Kiernan previously pleaded guilty to 11 sample counts of indecent assault and 1 count of rape. Pic Collins Courts.

Detective Sergeant Sharon Walsh told the court that Kiernan would orally rape the boy on fishing trips.

The victim told police: ‘I never remember being afraid. This was just normal life for me.’

Kiernan, from Arva in County Cavan, pleaded guilty to six counts of indecently assaulting the boy between 1958 and 1963, and five counts of indecently assaulting his younger sister between 1959 and 1963.

86-year-old child rapist given suspended sentence Central Criminal Court in Dublin Google Maps

Despite the shocking attacks, Justice Michael White said it was not appropriate to jail Kiernan given his age and bad health.

Kiernan is housebound with diabetes and heart disease. He was sentenced to eight years for the rape and five years and two years for the indecent assaults.

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