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Mundon Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7
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Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Speaks Out as Predator Jaydan Russell Jailed for 12 Years.
Braintree, Essex – A 26-year-old man described by a judge as a "dangerous offender" has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a series of horrific sexual crimes against a girl under 13, following a months-long police investigation that uncovered coercion, threats, and manipulation.
Jaydan Russell, of Mundon Road in Braintree, was handed the extended sentence at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday, September 5, with an additional six years on licence upon release. He will also face indefinite notification requirements under sex offender laws, a restraining order, a sexual harm prevention order, and a lifetime ban from working with children.
The court heard a powerful victim personal statement from the young survivor, who said: “I was glad the police were supporting me. I felt like when I spoke to the police, I could tell them anything without worrying… Now it’s over I feel so relieved. I feel happy I’ve done everything I can to show people what he’s done.”
Russell admitted to four counts of rape of a child under 13, two counts of assault by penetration of a child under 13, one count of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child, and one count of voyeurism.
The investigation began in October 2024 after a report was made to Essex Police, leading to Russell's arrest on October 19. He refused to answer questions or provide access to his devices during interviews. While on bail, Detective Constable Chloe Gregory from the Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT) spent months gathering evidence, revealing the extent of Russell's grooming and threats. He had warned the girl she would never see her parents again if she disclosed the abuse, and he regularly deleted data from her phone to cover his tracks.
On March 30, 2025, officers from Harlow CAIT worked through the night to compile a file for the Crown Prosecution Service, which authorized the charges. Russell pleaded guilty after being confronted with the evidence, marking the first time he acknowledged his crimes.
Acting Detective Sergeant Charles O’Mahony of Harlow CAIT praised the survivor's courage, stating:
“The charges would not have been possible without the bravery of the survivor coming forward, not only telling those close to her what had happened but also later disclosing this abuse to detectives.
“At court, Russell pleaded guilty after hearing the weight of evidence against him. It was the first time there was any sign of him acknowledging his crimes or taking any responsibility for his depraved acts.
“During his sentencing hearing, the court was told he had minimised his offending, making excuses for his behaviour to professionals while on remand in prison. He was deemed to be a dangerous offender and an extended sentence was rightly passed. He’ll remain subject to strict conditions after his release.
“While he will now suffer the consequences of his actions, the sentence will never come close to the lifelong impact his offending has had on the survivor in this case and her family. The extent of his deflection, grooming and manipulation is almost as sickening as the abuse he perpetrated against a defenceless child.
“From the outset of our investigation, and from the moment this matter was reported to us, our focus has been on safeguarding this young girl and gathering the best possible evidence to ensure Russell can never harm another child again.”
The probe was supported by multiple Essex Police units, including the Online Investigation Team, Braintree CID, Grays Adult Sexual Abuse Investigation Team, and Braintree and Uttlesford Local Policing Team.