Charles Cornelius

Charles Cornelius

57, Male

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Offender ID: baec8791-a5b8-474a-a4e8-1acc9d5b83a8

Offence Summary

Charles Cornelius pleaded guilty to possessing a paedophile manual and thousands of indecent images of children. He was granted conditional bail pending sentencing at Chester Crown Court.

Full Description

An Ellesmere Port man, Charles Cornelius, has admitted to serious child sex offences involving the possession of a 'paedophile manual' and over 6,000 indecent images of children. The 57-year-old appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Monday, November 3, where he pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to prohibited and indecent materials depicting child abuse.

The offences centre on Cornelius's possession of electronic devices containing explicit and abusive content. On August 9, 2023, authorities discovered a OnePlus 9 mobile phone in his possession that included a 'paedophile manual' offering advice and guidance on sexually abusing children. The same device and date also revealed a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 with similar prohibited materials. Between July 6, 2022, and August 9, 2023, Cornelius had downloaded 5,247 Category A indecent photographs and pseudo-photographs of children, alongside 72 Category B items, 1,340 additional indecent images, and at least one prohibited image of a child.

Cheshire Constabulary investigated the case after the materials were uncovered on the devices seized from Cornelius's address at Telfords Quay, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port. The court heard particulars of the charges, including two counts of possessing a paedophile manual, two counts of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child, one count of possessing such indecent materials, and one count of possessing a prohibited image of a child. All offences occurred in Cheshire.

Following his guilty pleas, District Judge Nicholas Sanders granted Cornelius conditional bail. He is scheduled to appear for sentencing at Chester Crown Court on November 28, 2024, where the full extent of his punishment will be determined. This case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material in the region.

Possession of paedophile manual on OnePlus 9 mobile phone (August 9, 2023)
Possession of similar materials on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (August 9, 2023)
Downloading of 5,247 Category A indecent images (July 6, 2022 - August 9, 2023)
Possession of 72 Category B indecent images/videos
Possession of 1,340 indecent photographs
Possession of prohibited image of a child

Location

City: Ellesmere Port

County: Cheshire

Address: Telfords Quay, South Pier Road

Case Details

Police Force: Cheshire Constabulary

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Cheshire Constabulary for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: chesterstandard.co.uk

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