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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5311Rape · Co. Sligo · 22 Feb 2020

Sligo B&B owner jailed for six years for raping guest

Thomas Wymbs, 67, a B&B owner in Sligo, was sentenced to seven and a half years (18 months suspended) after being found guilty of raping a European woman in her 20s who was staying as a guest at his B&B in February 2020.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced31 Jul
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThomas Wymbs was found guilty by a jury of one count of raping the woman between February 22nd and 23rd 2020 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe complainant was a European woman in her 20s who was staying at the B&B (irishtimes.com)
  • whatShe was the only guest at the B&B at the time (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOn the night of February 22nd 2020, Wymbs invited her to join him for a drink (irishtimes.com)
  • whereWymbs was the proprietor of Atlantic Haven B&B in Moneygold, Mount Temple, Co Sligo (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial took place at the Central Criminal Court in February 2024 (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceMs Justice Mary Ellen Ring sentenced him to 7½ years but suspended the final 18 months (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe sentence was backdated to July 22nd 2024 for time spent in custody (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe woman described struggling with sleepless nights, anxiety, panic attacks and being unable to work due to psychological reasons (irishtimes.com)
  • otherWymbs has health issues including asthma, memory issues and depression (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge noted the age disparity and that the victim was a stranger in the country (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge noted the victim was a guest of Wymbs and a guest of this country as an aggravating factor (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jul2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Sligo B&B owner (67) raped woman (20s) who was staying as guest

    Reports the sentencing of Thomas Wymbs at the Central Criminal Court, including the judge's remarks on aggravating and mitigating factors, and the victim's impact statement.

    victim, 20s, female, non-irish (judged from name)convicted, Thomas Wymbs, 67, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Wymbs