Hibaldstow man jailed for sex with dead woman
Stephen Sellars, a 62-year-old lorry driver from Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire, received a 16-month prison sentence at Hull Crown Court after pleading guilty to the sexual penetration of a corpse. The victim had died from cancer. Sellars was interrupted by the woman's son and nephew while performing the act in her home. Upon being caught, Sellars told those present that he deserved knocking out. The victim's son described the act as unimaginable and stated it had a massive impact on him.
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- ✓ Stephen Sellars, 62, of Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire, was jailed for having sex with a dead woman.
- ✓ Sellars pleaded guilty to the offence of sexual penetration of a corpse.
- ✓ Hull Crown Court sentenced Sellars to 16 months imprisonment.
- ✓ The woman's son and nephew interrupted Sellars during the act in her home.
What changed
Stephen Sellars was sentenced to 16 months imprisonment at Hull Crown Court.
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Stephen Sellars Jailed for Sexual Penetration of Corpse
Stephen Sellars, a 62-year-old lorry driver from Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire, received a 16-month prison sentence at Hull Crown Court after pleading guilty to the sexual penetration of a corpse. The victim had died from cancer. Sellars was interrupted by the woman's son and nephew while performing the act in her home. Upon being caught, Sellars told those present that he deserved knocking out. The victim's son described the act as unimaginable and stated it had a massive impact on him.
Why it matters
The case involves the desecration of a body in a private residence. It highlights the legal penalties for necrophilia under UK law. The victim's family provided testimony regarding the emotional trauma caused by the incident.
What is confirmed
- Stephen Sellars, 62, of Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire, was jailed for having sex with a dead woman.
- Sellars pleaded guilty to the offence of sexual penetration of a corpse.
- Hull Crown Court sentenced Sellars to 16 months imprisonment.
- The woman's son and nephew interrupted Sellars during the act in her home.
- The woman died from cancer.
Still unconfirmed
- Stephen Sellars is a lorry driver.
- Sellars said, Sorry. I deserve knocking out, when caught.
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