'It took 20 years but I brought my rapist to justice'
Summary
Dan Cooper, a man from Norfolk, reported a rape incident that took place in 2004, leading to the conviction of his attacker, Shaun Gilder, in 2024. Dan decided to pursue justice in 2018 after being inspired by a jury duty experience. Gilder was sentenced to eight years in prison for two counts of rape and one count of assault.Key Facts
- Dan Cooper was raped in 2004 by Shaun Gilder but only pursued legal action in 2018.
- Shaun Gilder was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2024.
- Dan Cooper reported the incident to Norfolk Police originally in 2004 but was unable to continue due to health issues.
- Dan was inspired to take action after witnessing witnesses testify during a jury service in 2018.
- Dan Cooper was diagnosed with complex PTSD linked to the 2004 rape.
- The case proceeded to trial after being reopened in 2018, leading to Gilder's conviction.
- Dan's decision to go public aimed to encourage other victims to report crimes.
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