Essex Paedo Busted with 54,000 Sick Images Dating Back Decades
Horror Find in Harlow Home
Essex Police’s Online Investigation Team (POLIT) swooped on Gerry Parnham’s Barn Mead home in Harlow on 20 April 2018. Officers seized digital devices that, once forensically examined, revealed a sickening stash of indecent child images dating back to 1996.
Thousands of Disturbing Images and Films
- More than 5,000 of the worst Category A images
- Over 5,500 Category B images
- 43,000+ Class C images
- Nearly 750 vile films totaling 127 hours, many Category A
The 69-year-old Parnham was charged with three counts of making indecent images and one of possessing prohibited content. He later admitted the offences.
Harrowing Justice Served
At Chelmsford Crown Court on 18 June, Parnham was jailed for 16 months and slapped with a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
“Gerry Parnham is a dangerous and prolific offender who built up an extensive and horrifying library of child abuse over two decades,” said investigating officer PC Sam Petken.
“The scale and longevity of his offending is shocking and Essex is a safer place now he’s behind bars.”
Detective Inspector Jo Collins, head of POLIT, added: “The work my team does is often hidden from public view, but the images and videos they endure are horrific.”
“Their dedication ensures that dangerous sexual offenders are locked up, keeping children safe online.”
“Essex communities can be reassured there’s a tough team fighting these crimes every day.”
