‘House of horror’ couple jailed over boy’s vile abuse

Julia Anne Bamforth and her husband Paul Robert Bamforth were both convicted of multiple counts of child abuse after being found guilty of repeatedly abusing an intellectually disabled boy in their care. The couple had been living together for over 20 years and had two children of their own, but it was the abuse of the intellectually disabled boy that brought them to the attention of authorities.

The abuse began when the boy was just six years old and continued for several years until he was finally removed from the couple's care by social services. During this time, the couple subjected the boy to a range of abusive behaviors, including physical violence, sexual assault, and emotional manipulation.

The couple had previously been investigated by authorities on multiple occasions, but their actions were not considered serious enough to warrant prosecution. However, after the boy came forward with allegations of abuse, the police launched a thorough investigation and eventually charged the couple with multiple counts of child abuse.

At trial, the couple denied any wrongdoing and claimed that they had been providing the boy with the best possible care. However, the prosecution presented evidence of the boy's injuries and emotional distress, as well as testimony from witnesses who had observed the couple's behavior towards him.

The couple was found guilty on multiple counts of child abuse and sentenced to decades in jail. The judge described their actions as "despicable" and "inhumane," and emphasized that they would be held accountable for their crimes.