Paedophile given 46 years after decades on run
Summary
Richard Burrows, a former boarding school housemaster and scout master, was sentenced to 46 years in prison for over 90 instances of child sex abuse dating from 1968-1995. After 27 years of evading arrest in Thailand, he returned to the UK due to financial reasons and was arrested.Key Facts
- Richard Burrows, 81, abused 24 boys, some as young as nine, between 1968 and 1995.
- This abuse occurred both when he was a housemaster at a Cheshire boarding school and while he was involved with scouts in the West Midlands.
- He was on the run for over 27 years, during which he resided in Thailand.
- He returned to the UK in 2024 due to lack of funds and was arrested.
- He was sentenced to 46 years for more than 90 child sex abuse offences.
- Some victims reported their experiences publicly after his case appeared on a BBC Crimewatch programme.
- Burrows reportedly has cancer according to his defense barrister.
- Burrows acknowledged the suffering he caused, and recognized his warped perception and mental health struggles.
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