A serial rapist, Wayne Wilmot, who was recently caught viewing extreme pornography in violation of his release terms, has expressed his dissatisfaction with his latest 18-month prison sentence, claiming it is too harsh. Wilmot, known for his involvement in abducting, raping, and murdering bank teller Janine Balding back in September 1988, has spent a significant portion of his adult life behind bars. Despite being released from prison last month, he was placed under an interim supervision order that included restrictions on internet usage.
Public outrage ensued when it was revealed that Wilmot would receive taxpayer-funded support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) upon his release. This support involved 24 hours of assistance per week aimed at enhancing his daily life and facilitating social, economic, and community participation. However, just two weeks after his release, Wilmot was charged with searching for and viewing explicit child abuse material online, a clear breach of his supervision order.
During his court appearance via audio-visual link, Wilmot pleaded guilty to failing to comply with the order and was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Despite his lawyer’s plea for a shorter sentence, the magistrate imposed the fixed 18-month term, considering Wilmot’s extensive history of criminal offenses. Wilmot, who has spent most of his life in custody since the age of 15, lodged an appeal against the severity of the sentence, emphasizing the need for a deterrent to prevent future breaches.
The prosecutor highlighted the seriousness of Wilmot’s breach, emphasizing the violent nature of the material he accessed and his history of extreme violence and sexual offending. The prosecutor argued for a two-year jail term, citing the need to protect the community from the high risk of Wilmot reoffending. The magistrate concurred, expressing concerns over Wilmot’s lengthy criminal record and the potential risks he poses.
Wilmot’s disturbing history of sexual offending, which he continues to deny or downplay, was brought to light during the court proceedings. His involvement in the abduction, rape, and murder of Janine Balding at the age of 15, along with a group of others, resulted in a lengthy prison sentence. While he was not directly involved in the murder, his participation in the criminal enterprise led to his conviction on various charges, including sexual offenses and robbery.
Despite being released on parole in 1996, Wilmot’s subsequent acts of violence and sexual assaults against women have raised concerns about his potential for reoffending. As he awaits his hearing in the Downing Centre District Court, the community remains vigilant about the risks posed by individuals with such a history of violent and sexual crimes.
