An online abuser who preyed upon a 7-year-old boy for paedophilic pleasures was sentenced to jail.
Astrid Hilton, age 62, suffered almost a full year of abuse from the child and loaned him to an abused paedophile. She flew to England from Canada in order to molestate him.
Her escape from justice lasted 16 years until the boy who is now 24 bravely reported her to police.
Hilton, who admitted to child sex crimes including indecently attacking a child and nine other counts at Northampton Crown Court was seen Friday.
For six years and eighteen months, she was in prison.
Astrid Hilton, 62, was jailed for six years and eight months at Northampton Crown Court on Friday
Hilton was accused of preying on the boy starting in 2004. He would abuse the boy on a webcam, in front sexual predators who were watching him from all around the world.
This horrific incident involved one predator traveling from Canada and landing at Hilton’s Northampton home, where the victim was made to perform sexual activities.
Hilton was eventually arrested after the boy had reported Hilton to Northamptonshire Police in December last year.
Detective Sergeant Andrea Taylor led the investigation and said that Hilton was ‘now exactly where she belongs.
Elle added, “I’m extremely proud of this young man who reported what had happened as a child to the police, and saw this case through until its conclusion.”
‘I will not refer to him as ‘Astrid Hilton’s victim’ because he is so much more than that.
Northampton Crown Court (pictured) where Hilton was imprisoned for 17 years following the attack on the victim in 2004,
“He is kind, strong and thoughtful, but he refuses to be defined by depraved people like Hilton.
“He’s hardworking and has a great support system. I wish him all the best for the future.
Astrid Hilton has found her place. When that door shuts each night, I wish she is disgusted at herself. She will also remember the jail in which she locked this man up the first time she touched him.
She believed she was safe from justice for nearly 16 years. We were able get her to the finish thanks to his courage.