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A sexual predator has been jailed for 25 years with a further five years on extended licence for the rape and sexual abuse of two adults and three children.
Adam O’Dee, 37, formerly of Plymouth appeared at Plymouth Crown Court for sentencing on Monday 20 April after being convicted at a trial earlier this year of a total of 17 offences, all of which were committed in Plymouth.
The jury found O’Dee guilty of two rapes of a child under 13, four sexual assaults on a child under 13, two rapes, attempted sexual assault of a child under 13, three sexual assaults by penetration and five further sexual offences.
The first reports against O’Dee were received in 2022 when a young girl disclosed that she had been touched sexually by O’Dee.
This information was passed on to Police and O’Dee was arrested.
A few months later a second child victim then described how she was raped by O’Dee, and he was further arrested.
O’Dee raped and abused the third child victim on numerous occasions.
The offences relating to the first adult victim were reported in early 2025.
The victim described how on a prior occasion she awoke to find O’Dee on top of her raping her.
The final offences (the offences relating to the second adult victim) took place while O’Dee was on court bail after being charged for the child sexual offences.
On the date of the offence O’Dee forced himself upon the victim and committed the assaults.
The victim told her friend the following day, before informing police and attending a forensic examination.
O’Dee denied the offences against all five victims during interview.
Officer in the case, Detective Constable Paul Enticknap, said:
“I welcome the sentence given to Adam O’Dee who has committed truly harrowing offences against women and young children.
“He has shown no remorse or accountability and now faces a substantial jail sentence for his appalling behaviour.
“My utmost thanks and praise are with the victims who not only had the courage to report the offences but supported the police investigation and waited patiently to give their evidence in court.
“Their strength and bravery are truly admirable, and I sincerely hope they find closure and start moving forward with their lives following this outcome.
“I would also like to extend my thanks to the family and friends of the victims who have also been deeply affected by O’Dee’s actions. Their support has been essential to achieve this outcome.
“This has been an extremely sensitive and complex investigation. Sexual offences can happen anywhere, at any time and to anyone.
“I hope this outcome will encourage others and give them the confidence to report these types of offending.
“Devon and Cornwall Police and the Crown Prosecution Service will work relentlessly to pursue justice and prosecute those who sexually offend against children and adults.”