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South Essex church volunteer who raped girls claimed the devil made him do it

Garth Ellis abused multiple girls under 13, using grooming and coded signals, and received a 13-year sentence plus 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, court confirmed.

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South Essex church volunteer Garth Ellis has been jailed for 13 years after he pleaded guilty to sexual offences against three young girls.

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South Essex church volunteer who raped girls claimed the devil made him do it

South Essex church volunteer Garth Ellis has been jailed for 13 years after he pleaded guilty to sexual offences against three young girls.

·Essex, United Kingdom
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South Essex church volunteer who raped girls claimed the devil made him do it

South Essex church volunteer Garth Ellis has been jailed for 13 years after he pleaded guilty to sexual offences against three young girls.

·Basildon, United Kingdom
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The Echo UK broke the news in Basildon, United Kingdom on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
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