This is the “abhorrently depraved” Belfast Paedophile granny, Christine Malone, who “despises children” and was apprehended for inciting another offender to transmit her illicit photographs of minors.
Christine Malone (55) evaded incarceration earlier this month when she received a three-year probation sentence for many child sexual crimes.
Christine Malone, found in possession of photographs depicting the sexual abuse of children, was registered as a sex offender for a duration of five years.
When the former sex worker was asked if she felt any remorse for her offences or wished to apologise to the victims of child abuse, she abruptly closed the door in the reporter’s face.
Downpatrick Crown Court, convened in Belfast, was informed that Christine Malone’s offences transpired between May to August 2014 and involved the distribution of indecent photos to an individual.
The court also examined internet exchanges between Christine Malone, from Benview Park in north Belfast, and the Lurgan individual concerning the maltreatment of children and their intended actions towards them.
Judge Geoffrey Miller KC characterised the talks as “extremely graphic,” expressing that they raised profound concerns over abhorrent, twisted, and disgusting paedophilic ideation.
The judge stated that she “participated in highly sexualised and abhorrent discussions” regarding the sexual assault, rape, or torture of children, some as young as three years old.
Christine Malone and the individual participated in online dialogues concerning child abuse and methods of inflicting harm on minors.
The court was informed that the individual is under police investigation, has absconded from Northern Ireland, and is presently residing in the Netherlands, with extradition proceedings under consideration.
Social services intervened when Christine Malone’s offences were initially revealed in 2017, and subsequent investigations discovered that none of her children or grandchildren reported experiencing sexual abuse by her.
Judge Miller stated that it was further verified that the obscene photos of children being exploited, which Malone possessed, were “generic images available on paedophile websites” and were not of children she was acquainted with or had interacted with.
In March 2017, she was apprehended and informed the police about her interest in online pornography.
Christine Malone, who stated that she assisted in the care of her two grandkids, was enquired whether she had any more interactions with children or participated in any youth organisations.
She stated, “I genuinely detest children and am uncertain why I bore them.”
In a police interview, she initially refuted any acquaintance with the Lurgan guy, denied engaging in discussions on the sexual abuse of children in chatrooms, and was unable to remember receiving any indecent photos of minors.
The court was informed that Christine Malone requested the individual to transmit pornographic movies and photographs of both children and adults.
She then admitted to facilitating an offence by soliciting the man to give her pornographic photos between May and August 2014.
She also acknowledged six distinct allegations of possessing indecent photos in July of that year.
At sentencing, Judge Miller stated that he had taken into account the defence arguments presented for Christine Malone, which detailed her tumultuous upbringing and the contrition she has shown for her criminal actions.
It was also observed that she now leads a “lonely and isolated” existence.
The judge stated: “It is evident that, during the pertinent period, she resided in a highly sexualised environment, earning a livelihood as a sex worker and marketing images of herself.”
Judge Miller characterised the internet talks as “utterly reprehensible,” asserting that they “represented a fantasy on her part.”
While addressing Christine Malone in the dock, he issued a three-year probation order and instructed her to complete any programs advised by her probation supervisor.
She was cautioned that noncompliance with the order would lead to a court appearance and the “genuine possibility” of incarceration.
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