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11 years for rapist who was "obsessed" with partner's daughter
Summary
Liam O'Dwyer, 45, of Capparoe, Adare, Co. Limerick, was sentenced to 11 years' imprisonment for eight counts of sexual assault, four counts of rape and one count of oral rape after a retrial. The offences occurred in his then partner's bedroom between October 1996 and December 2001, when the victim was aged 12 to 17. O'Dwyer denied the charges. Witnesses described him as obsessed with the girl, calling the house repeatedly and insisting on knowing her whereabouts. The victim, who later struggled with drug addiction and PTSD, gave a victim impact statement describing ongoing fear and trauma. The judge noted O'Dwyer was groomed into submission and, despite his denial, imposed the sentence and ordered three years of post‑release supervision. The court heard he had six prior convictions, including assault and false imprisonment. The victim's partner remains supportive of O'Dwyer's innocence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 11 years for rapist who was "obsessed" with partner's daughter. Charges or matters: eight charges of sexual assault, four sample charges of rape and one of oral rape after a retrial last year. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- October 1996 Incident
- December 2001 Incident
- 2019-01-28 Publication
Why: They said she would often cry after the phone conversations but told them it was because she was missing her mother. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: eight charges of sexual assault, four sample charges of rape and one of oral rape after a retrial last year (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A man who was "obsessed" with his partner's young daughter has been jailed for 11 years for raping and sexually abusing her. He jailed O'Dwyer for 11 years and ordered that he undergo three years post-release supervision to protect the public and prevent future sexual offending.
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Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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