A shocking case has rocked Gloucestershire after a Tewkesbury woman was found guilty of holding a vulnerable woman captive for over two decades. Amanda Wixon, 56, subjected her victim to years of abuse, forcing her into slave labour and neglecting her basic needs.
Barbaric Abuse Uncovered at Gloucester Crown Court
At Gloucester Crown Court on Wednesday, Wixon was convicted of multiple modern slavery offences following a lengthy 13-day trial. Charges include:
- Two counts of forced or compulsory labour
- False imprisonment
- Three counts of assault causing actual bodily harm
The victim, now in her 40s with learning difficulties, was kept in squalid conditions from 1996 onwards after Wixon took responsibility for her. The victim was locked inside the home, starved, denied healthcare and forced to perform endless chores under threat of violence.
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Doctors confirmed the victim’s poor physical state, noting scars, calluses from hours spent kneeling, and dental abscesses untreated for years. Wixon was arrested and now awaits sentencing on 12 March.
“The victim appeared frightened, gaunt, and malnourished on our arrival,” said Gloucestershire Police. “Her rescue could not have come soon enough.”
If you suspect someone is a victim of modern slavery, contact the 24/7 Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700 or the police on 101. In an emergency, always call 999.
