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crime13h ago

The survivor was freed by police after years of severe abuse and neglect in a Gloucestershire home.
Amanda Wixon was jailed for 13 years for enslaving the woman and subjecting her to abuse.
The carer described the victim’s initial fear of hugs and her gradual trust-building over weeks.
The victim has since pursued college studies and holidays, signaling a return to normal life.
The foster carer called for a broader inquiry into why the survivor slipped through the net.
The victim’s abuser, Amanda Wixon, allegedly restrained her with cover and restricted light, per the carer’s account.
The survivor is described as frail, timid, and in need of ongoing therapy after years of abuse.
The carer emphasized the survivor’s fear of her abuser and the lasting impact of the case on her sense of safety.
The article portrays the survivor as a person with potential for a fuller life despite the trauma.
The case underscores the emotional burden on carers who support survivors after rescue.

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#2 out of 4

crime11h ago

A 1995 sleepover in Tewkesbury led to decades of abuse and false imprisonment, ending with a Crown Court conviction.
Amanda Wixon was jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of multiple counts of false imprisonment and assault.
The victim described enduring trauma and said she now lives with a supportive foster family while rebuilding her life.
Judge Ian Lawrie described the case as having a Dickensian quality, underscoring the severity and persistence of the abuse.
An indefinite restraining order was issued, prohibiting contact between the abuser and the victim.
The case illuminated concerns about safeguarding and long-term impacts of domestic servitude within families.
The victim is now in her mid-40s and has begun studying at college after being rescued in 2021.
The court found that the abuse occurred over 20 years, spanning the victim’s late teens to her early 40s.
Police reported the victim’s room looked like a prison cell, with other rooms untidy and dirty.
The victim described losing years of her life and expressed a desire to feel safe again as the case concluded.

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#3 out of 4

crime9h ago

Nottingham police arrest Valdo Calocane after a 90-minute rampage that killed three people.
During arrest, armed officers warned him to stay still; Calocane responded with the expletive.
Three people died and several injured in a dawn sequence of random attacks in Nottingham city centre.
Calocane was detained indefinitely in a high-security hospital after not guilty pleas were entered on diminished responsibility grounds.
Police inquiry chair noted it was not necessarily in the public interest to broadcast distressing footage.
The incident prompted a formal inquiry into earlier missed signals and response gaps.
Valdo Calocane had a history of violence and mental health issues prior to the attack.
The arrest was captured on police bodycam and used in the inquiry.
The attack occurred in June 2023 in Nottingham city centre, prompting investigation into public safety.
The suspect's comment was captured as a dramatic arrest moment among others.

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#4 out of 4

crime7h ago

A gunman was shot dead after crashing a car into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
A security guard was lightly injured as officers engaged the attacker and opened fire.
Police said the incident led to a lockdown of the Temple Israel campus and nearby facilities.
Investigators are assessing a possible motive with FBI agents on scene.
Temple Israel describes itself as the nation’s largest Reform synagogue with about 12,000 members.
Authorities evacuated children from the daycare as the danger unfolded.
Officials from Michigan and federal agencies are coordinating the investigation.
Temple Israel emphasizes its mission to support Jewish communities globally.
The incident occurred during a time of heightened security around Jewish institutions.
The investigation remained ongoing as authorities reviewed evidence at the scene.

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