Cambridgeshire stalker falsely accused ex-partner of being a paedophile
A Soham woman falsely accused her ex-partner of being a paedophile, reported him to the NSPCC children’s charity and threatened to make his life “hell”.
Meenakshi Wilson, 37, had a four week relationship with the man earlier this year but began the relentless abuse after he let her know he wanted them to split up.
Wilson threatened to make false allegations that the man, who lived in Norfolk at the time, had sexually abused his own children.
She posted on Facebook, bombarded him with multiple messages and called him, saying she would destroy his life and kill herself if she didn't achieve this. The man asked Wilson to stop and leave him alone, but she continued.In early June, Wilson messaged the man’s ex-wife on social media saying he was a paedophile, and she couldn’t trust him around their children.
Other messages said she was outside his home and threatened that the next stop was his workplace.
Another text read: “If you don’t talk to me, I’m going to do something else to make your life hell and you’ve seen what I can do. It will only get worse.”
Wilson also contacted the NSPCC children’s charity to falsely report the man for touching his own child inappropriately. She shared screenshots of her actions throughout - showing him what she was doing and telling him that he could make it stop if he replied.
She also sent the man a photo of a suicide note she had drafted where she blamed her death on him.
Wilson, of Heron Croft, Soham, was arrested on 13 June and in police interview admitted stalking the man and falsely accusing him of being a paedophile.
She explained her behaviour by saying she wanted to “make him suffer”.
At Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on 14 June, Wilson pleaded guilty to stalking involving serious alarm or distress.
She was sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday (12 December), where she was handed two years in prison, suspended for 18 months.
She was also ordered to complete a 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement, a mental health treatment programme for 18 months and 150 hours of unpaid work.
Wilson was given an indefinite restraining order, preventing her from contacting her victim, his family or going to the area of Norfolk where he lived.
Sentencing, Judge Mark Bishop noted that Wilson had already spent five months remanded in custody awaiting the sentencing hearing.
He said Wilson now had employment and a flat, and there was a ‘realistic prospect’ of rehabilitation, including a mental health course and bespoke psychological intervention. Judge Bishop added however that it was clear how devastating the consequences of her actions had been on the victim’s life.
He said a probation officer highlighted that Wilson posed “serious harm to other intimate partners and their children”.
Judge Bishop added that Wilson had been diagnosed with autism, ADHD and borderline personality disorder but despite this, said he was satisfied that she knew the nature and consequences of her actions.
Detective Constable Bita Wheatley, who investigated, said: “Wilson’s terrifying behaviour and the impact it has had on her victim cannot be underestimated.“
“In a victim impact statement given to the court, he said he had been left psychologically ruined by the ordeal and being falsely accused of being a paedophile.“
“He has not been able to go into work and was left so scared of what Wilson was capable of that he temporarily moved out of his own home.
“As this case highlights, stalking can leave victims feeling isolated and frightened and can be very scary. I hope the conclusion of this case allows the victim to move on from this upsetting period of his life and gives him some closure.
“It’s important that victims of stalking or harassment know we are always here for them and will support them. We would encourage anyone who fears this may be happening to them to get in touch, no matter how small or insignificant the behaviour may seem.”
