Richard Krakowski, a 72-year-old man from Roman Road, Blackburn, has been jailed for nine years and three months after a shocking discovery exposed years of his depraved sexual offences.
The sentence was handed down today at Preston Crown Court, following Krakowski’s guilty plea on December 20th.
The horrifying truth came to light after an SD card, mistakenly believed by Krakowski to contain an innocuous recording, was passed to another individual. Instead, the card held damning evidence of his extensive sexual abuse and voyeurism spanning from 2012 to 2024.
Police were immediately alerted, leading to Krakowski’s arrest and subsequent charges of eight counts of sexual assault and one count of voyeurism.
Investigations revealed the sickening details of his crimes, including the sexual abuse of his victim, which he callously filmed for his own sexual gratification. Furthermore, Krakowski had installed a concealed camera in a bathroom to secretly film and photograph his victim without her knowledge or consent.
Authorities recovered a disturbing collection of images and videos documenting Krakowski’s abhorrent actions from the SD card.
In a powerful victim impact statement read to the court, the brave survivor declared, “I hope you will never be allowed to hurt anyone like this again.” She added, “I am building my life again and I am getting stronger every day,” concluding with a defiant, “You have not won.”
The police have commended the victim for her extraordinary courage and resilience throughout the investigation and court proceedings, stating that her bravery has ensured Krakowski can no longer inflict such harm on others.
Describing Krakowski as a “sexual predator,” authorities condemned his behaviour as “abhorrent,” emphasizing that such criminal acts will never be tolerated.
In addition to the lengthy prison sentence, Krakowski has been ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life and is subject to a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), designed to protect the public from further harm.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the hidden nature of sexual abuse and the vital importance of reporting such crimes.
Authorities are urging anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence, or knows someone who has, to come forward.
You can call 101 or report online at https://orlo.uk/vd5mv.
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