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Brothers jailed for rape and abuse of children at family farm
Summary
Two brothers were sentenced at the Central Criminal Court for the rape and indecent assault of three young children at their family farm in Co Offaly between 1987 and 1989. Neville Moody, 52, of Kildare Town, was convicted following trial of two counts of raping his niece, Charlotte Moody, and one count of indecently assaulting her brother, Kenneth Moody. Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo sentenced Neville Moody to a consecutive term of nine years, suspending the final year for two years. His brother, Norman Moody, 53, pleaded guilty to three counts of indecently assaulting Charlotte and one count of indecently assaulting a second niece, Annette Moody. The judge sentenced Norman Moody to a consecutive term of four and a half years, suspending the final six months for six months on strict conditions. The complainants, who waived anonymity, described severe long-term trauma. The judge noted that while both men were minors at the time, the abuse was not innocent experimentation. He acknowledged Neville's lack of insight and Norman's genuine remorse. The sentences reflect the serious nature of the offences against children aged between four and a half and eight years old.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Brothers jailed for rape and abuse of children at family farm. Charges or matters: indecently assaulting Charlotte Moody during the same time period which involved him making the young girl touch his penis. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 1, 1987 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 31, 1989 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-10-14 Publication
Why: Kenneth Moody said he didn't form a proper relationship with his mother because of the abuse and stated how he found it difficult to come forward with the complaint. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo sentenced Neville Moody to a consecutive term of nine years before he suspended the final year of the sentence for two years. He sentenced Norman Moody to consecutive term of four and half years with the final six months suspended for six months.
Defendant
Charges: indecently assaulting Charlotte Moody during the same time period which involved him making the young girl touch his penis (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo sentenced Neville Moody to a consecutive term of nine years before he suspended the final year of the sentence for two years. He sentenced Norman Moody to consecutive term of four and half years with the final six months suspended for six months.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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