A paedophile couple, Scott Geraghty & Chloe Dixon, who sexually abused a child and caused “immeasurable pain and suffering” has been imprisoned for 21 years total.
Merseyside residents Scott Geraghty, 31, and Chloe Dixon, 26, were sentenced yesterday for their horrific 2020 crimes.
Following his conviction of 12 charges involving sexual activity in the presence of a child and encouraging a 13–15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity, Scott Geraghty was imprisoned for 11 years and six months.
Following his conviction on ten charges, including possession of obscene photos of a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a minor, and communicating sexually with a kid, Chloe Dixon was imprisoned for nine years and six months.
Their crimes were discovered following the victim’s courageous disclosure to authorities to indicate the couple.
Following her conviction of ten charges, Merseyside 26-year-old Chloe Dixon was imprisoned for nine years and six months.
Following his conviction of twelve charges, Merseyside resident Scott Geraghty, 31, was imprisoned for eleven years and six months.
Also issued with a Restrain Order to better safeguard their victim, both were directed to sign the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
‘Caused tremendous agony and suffering to their victim and her family,’ the police said about Scott Geraghty and Chloe Dixon’s actions.
‘I would want to commend the victim’s strength, patience and bravery during this long and complicated inquiry,’ Detective Sergeant Rebecca Igglesden said following the sentence.
Though no result will undo the damage, we hope the information that Scott Geraghty & Chloe Dixon have been imprisoned with may offer solace and support for her recovery.
Our professional Unity Team is dedicated to looking at any claims of a sexual crime.
‘We have detectives specifically equipped to handle these significant crimes and ensure victims receive help all through the procedure.
If you know of a child being abused or have personally suffered any sexual assault, do come forward and let us know so we may look into it.
‘We take all such reports very seriously. If you can find the confidence to come forward and speak with us, we have especially trained police who will treat you with understanding and compassion.'”
If you or anyone you know have been affected by the people highlighted in this article, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report at Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.