A Briton christened “Pope Smurf” who visited schools and nurseries to show off his extensive collection of blue dolls has been exposed as a child rapist and received a 16-year prison sentence for vile crime, according to a report. .
Robin White, 65, of Derbyshire, was known to have driven with a distinctive van, and claimed in 2017 to own a collection of more than 10,000 smurfs while embarking on a world record attempt, Derbyshire Live reported .
But beneath the innocent façade was a perverted monster that preyed on a young woman and sexually abused her, officials said.
The sicko even used a sex toy on the girl, whom he raped in a shed, according to the newspaper.
Even when the victim, who is now an adult, bravely reported her heinous attack, White denied it all while forcing her to relive her nightmare at her trial.
Prosecutor Julia King described how White’s actions left the woman with “serious psychological harm.”
“She kept things to herself because she didn’t know who to trust. She says she can’t fully trust anyone and that this has had an impact on every aspect of her life, ”King said.
“He says he doesn’t want to go to certain places in case he runs into him,” he continued. “But she also says that what gives her happiness is being able to take care of herself and that she feels she has closed a chapter of her life now.”
A jury found White guilty of multiple offenses of rape, indecent assault on a child and provocation or incitement of a child to engage in sexual activity, Derbyshire Live reported.
Derby Crown Court Judge Nirmal Shant said: “As she said in her victim’s personal statement, everything you did destroyed her for the rest of her life.
“It has affected their personal relationships and their personal and private persona,” he added. “To say you’ve ruined his life in every way is an understatement.”
White’s lawyer, Raglan Ashton, said his client’s wife is on his side despite the horrific crimes.
“Mr. White knows these are very serious issues and is facing a significant period of custody as a result of the jury’s verdict, “Ashton said.
“He is 65 years old and this is his first taste in custody and it is always difficult for anyone facing it for the first time. For someone his age it will be particularly difficult,” he lamented.
“He has no prior offenses of this nature and is not one of those individuals who can be classified as predatory pedophiles,” the lawyer added.
A spokesman for the UK National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children said: “This case is another distressing example of the effect that child sexual abuse can have on victims. It can ruin childhood. and the effects can last a long time into adulthood.
“The courage of the woman who denounced White’s unforgivable actions cannot be underestimated, and this phrase shows that regardless of when abuse occurred, pedophiles like White can still face the justice they deserve and we would encourage anyone who has experienced abuse to speak up and seek support, ”the representative added.