Brutal Abuser Robert Easom Jailed for 20 Years After Leaving Partner Paralysed
A vile 57-year-old thug, Robert Easom, has been locked up for 20 years after brutally assaulting his partner, Trudi Burgess, leaving her paralysed for life. The horrific attack on 17th February was just the horrific climax to years of coercive control, verbal abuse, and violence.
Trudi’s Heartbreaking Statement: A Life Destroyed
“This crime has taken away everything I built, planned for and enjoyed. It has robbed me of my health, my independence, my ability to care for my family, my career, my freedom and my peace of mind. Each day is a physical, emotional and mental battle. This injury is permanent. I will never get back the life I had… I am living proof of the devastating effects of his uncontrolled bursts of anger.”
Trudi’s words paint a grim picture of life shattered by Easom’s abuse. She warned the court about his terrifying ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ nature – switching from affectionate to monstrous in an instant.
Family Left Traumatized: The Ripple Effect of Violence
Trudi’s daughter described the trauma inflicted on the whole family: “The events of February have changed my life and my family forever… My sense of safety and trust has been affected. The pain is a constant source of sadness and grief.”
Her son echoed the heartbreak, saying the attack dismantled their entire family’s future and stability. “This is not something that ends. This is something we will carry for the rest of our lives.”
Years of Horror: A Cycle of Abuse Finally Brought to Justice
- For eight long years, Easom’s abuse escalated from verbal insults and controlling tactics to physical violence, including pushing, headbutting, and terrifying threats.
- Trudi kept detailed records of the torment, including “low-level” but relentless abuse that left her confused and broken.
- Notorious incidents include Easom dragging Trudi around a bathroom shouting threatening lines, and in 2021, strangling her with a sheet before dismissing it as “teaching her a lesson.”
- Despite multiple attempts to leave, Easom’s manipulation and cruelty trapped Trudi in a nightmare she couldn’t escape.
The final brutal attack severed Trudi’s spinal cord, leaving her paralysed and permanently reliant on specialist care. Easom’s pathetic claim that she “fell out of bed” when he called paramedics did nothing to cover his monstrous crime.
Justice Served: Easom Sentenced at Preston Crown Court
Following a trial at Preston Crown Court, Easom was found guilty of Section 18 Assault. He admitted to coercive and controlling behaviour spanning July 2017 to February 2025 and was also convicted of two counts of actual bodily harm.
He was sentenced to 16 years in prison with an additional four years on extended licence—ensuring he will be under strict supervision until at least his late seventies.
This case is a chilling reminder of the devastating, lasting damage domestic abuse wreaks—not just on victims, but their loved ones too.
