Paedophile couple who molested five young girls while recording abuse on phones are jailed for total of 26 years – as police say pair’s texts were ‘some of the most appalling’ they’ve EVER seen
- Peter Taylor and Keeli Burlingham are both from Dukinfield, Greater Manchester
- Burlingham, 33, sexually assaulted a girl and sent indecent images to Taylor, 33
- Videos taken by the couple of the assaults they carried out also found in raid
- Taylor sentenced to 15 years and Burlingham sentenced to 11 years for crimes
A paedophile couple who molested five young girls and recorded their sick abuse on their mobile phones have been jailed.
Peter Taylor and Keeli Burlingham, both from Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, were today sentenced to 15 and 11 years respectively for their crimes.
Burlingham, 33, sexually assaulted one girl and sent indecent images to Taylor, 33, following his encouragement.
Peter Taylor (right) and Keeli Burlingham (left), both from Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, molested five young girls and recorded their sick abuse on their mobile phones
The messages between the pair were described as ‘some of the most appalling conversations I have seen in my career’ by Detective Chief Inspector Judith Holmes of GMP’s Public Protection Unit.
Videos taken by the couple of assaults they carried out were also found.
The pair were discovered after police a police raid on Taylor’s home resulted in several phones and a computer being seized.
Police were following a tip that Taylor was involved in downloading indecent images.
Detective Chief Inspector Holmes said: ‘Taylor and Burlingham knew how old their victims were. They have absolutely no excuse for their grossly inappropriate and predatory behaviour towards children.
Taylor was handed a 15-year sentence, plus a three-year extended sentence at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court (pictured). Burlingham was sentenced to 11 years, plus a one year extended sentence
‘This pair subjected innocent children to sickening abuse. Prison is absolutely where they belong.
‘Discussions between the two planning the sexual abuse found on their phones were some of the most appalling conversations I have seen in my career.
‘I hope today’s result helps the victims and their families move on from what must have been an incredibly traumatic experience.
‘This case should highlight just how seriously we take reports of this nature and our absolute commitment to seeking justice for those affected by such heinous acts.
‘Please, if you’re struggling and need support – we are here to listen.’
Taylor was handed a 15-year sentence, plus a three-year extended sentence at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court.
Burlingham was sentenced to 11 years, plus a one year extended sentence.