A Wrexham rapist David Sam Jones instructed his victim to remain silent following the assault against her consent. David Sam Jones, characterised by his arrogance, believed he would evade accountability for his crimes; nevertheless, nearly a decade later, he has been apprehended and brought to justice.
David Sam Jones, a native of the Wrexham region, received an extended prison sentence at Caernarfon Crown Court on Friday afternoon (June 2) after confessing to the rape of a lady in January 2015. Patrick Gartland, for the prosecution, said the court that Jones had assaulted the woman, whose identity is protected for legal reasons.
David Sam Jones, 22 years old at the time, disregarded the young woman’s prior rejection of his sexual approaches and “mounted her,” restraining her by the wrists. The court was informed that the victim became paralysed with fear during the assault.
The defendant then coldly told her: “Just let me” when she begged him to stop. David Sam Jones told his victim not to tell anyone about what had happened that night. However, he later sent her a laughing-faced emoji, the court heard, and claimed he had “done nothing wrong” in messages exchanged after the attack
David Sam Jones’ victim never reported the incident because she initially “feared she would not be believed”. However, she later found the strength to face her abuser after he had been convicted of raping another woman that same year.
The court was told briefly how David Sam Jones was locked up after committing the horrific crime in October 2015 where he “forcibly and violently” attacked the woman in her car, said Mr Gartland. He also has a “historic sexual offence” on his record from when he was a youth, said the prosecutor.
In an emotional statement read out to the court, the woman spoke about how she lives “with a daily sense of fear”, which has caused her to shut out friends and family members. The lasting impact of the crime has left the victim suffering nightmares, she said.
Oliver King, defending, said he could make no excuses for his client’s actions. He asked that the judge considered giving him some credit for owning up – albeit at such a late stage in court proceedings – as it spared the woman from having to return to court for a trial which would “no doubt have been a distressing experience”.
He added: “It is significant that he has been in custody continuously now since 2016, because that’s allowed him to reflect on what he’s done. He told probation that he had a sense of entitlement to these women – that’s how he felt at the time – but he now recognises that’s wrong.”
David Sam Jones, who was initially set to remain locked up until at least 2026, had seven more years added onto his sentence by Recorder Wyn Lloyd Jones. That jail term is set to be followed by four years on license. He told the defendant: “You thought you’d got away with it. In a totally arrogant fashion, and not long after, you committed a second rape and a host of other offences.
He branded David Sam Jones a “dangerous offender” and a “blatant liar”, who first claimed to have an alibi when he attacked the woman. The judge added: “I haven’t read anything that gives me any confidence you’re sorry or remorseful for what you have done.”
The judge granted A lifelong restraining order, who praised the woman’s courage in coming forward. David Sam Jones was also added onto the sex offenders register permanently.
After the sentencing, Investigating officer DC Jennie Ribbons-Steen said: “David Sam Jones’ crimes have spanned over a number of years. He is a danger to society, and I have no doubt he would have gone on to continue to offend. I hope that today’s sentence brings some measure of justice and healing to the victim, and highlights that time is never a barrier to investigating a crime and bringing someone to justice.”
Detective Inspector Chris Hargrave of the North Wales Amethyst Team added: “We continue to be committed to bringing sexual crimes to justice and I would encourage anyone who wishes to report a sexual crime to come forward and speak to us. The Amethyst team is made up of specially trained officers to support victims through the investigation.
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