Ex-worship leader and convicted paedophile Stephen Charters found dead in Edinburgh prison
Charters’ sick crimes shock city
Stephen Charters, 57, a disgraced former worship leader, was locked up for five years after being found guilty of raping children, some as young as four. He was convicted of nine brutal attacks spanning over three decades against four victims.
Depraved assault in Edinburgh hotel
One chilling case saw Charters prey on a teenage girl in an Edinburgh hotel. After she had a bust-up with her boyfriend and asked Charters for help, he coldly booked her a room — then subjected her to horrific sex acts before raping her.
Mystery surrounds prison death
Charters was found dead in Hermiston Hall at Saughton prison just days after arriving. Fellow inmates were locked in their cells amid confusion. An insider revealed: “We didn’t know what was going on. Everyone was in their cells after his body was discovered. We knew it was serious, but didn’t know what.”
Multiple rumours are swirling about his death, but no official details have emerged.
Judge warns of danger to society
Back in 2016, Charters served a five-year sentence for sexual offences against children. At sentencing, Lady Carmichael said his actions caused “serious and enduring harm.” She warned: “You pose a significant risk of further sexual offending.”
