Sentence
Willy John Gillham
Willy John Gillham (aged 73) was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on 26 January 2026 to 13 Years for Indecent assault on a male and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Winchester Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 26 January 2026
- Sentence
- 13 Years
- Judge
- Mr Recorder R Weekes KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Indecent assault on a male | Custodial immediate |
| Buggery / Attempted Buggery (by a male of a male) aged under 16 | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of buggery and indecent assault against a boy aged under 16-years-old at Palmerston House childrens home (closed) in Romsey, Hampshire, between 1981 and 1982.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Vulnerable victim