Clacton rapist Graham Carson warned his victims to not talk

Graham Carson, 68, warned his victims they would be laughed at if they told anyone about his rape and sex attacks.

Judge Christopher Morgan said the case was “one of the worst” he had ever had before Chelmsford Crown Court.

“You are a dangerous paedophile and I have no doubt you will remain so for the rest of your life,” said the judge.

Katherine Davey, prosecuting, said Carson, of The Drive, Clacton, presented himself as a “cheerful, affable man” who was trusted with the three young children.

Jailed - Graham Carson has been put behind bars (Image: Newsquest)

But behind closed doors he was undertaking a campaign of rape and sexual abuse between 2011 and 2014.

Ms Davey said the rapist held his hand over one of victim’s mouths when they cried out during one of his attacks, while he told another “wish you were 16”.

The cowardly attacker absconded from his trial in the second week after telling his barrister, Diana Pigot, he could not face hearing it.

Yet one of his courageous victims explained they could not escape what he had inflicted upon them, suffering flashbacks and being driven to self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

A victim impact statement read to the court said: “I hate it so much but there’s nothing I can do about it.”

Dangerous paedophile - Graham Carson (Image: Essex Police)

It stated the complainant sees a dark figure standing in their room at night.

“I had thoughts he would find me, rape me and kill me,” added the victim.

Judge Morgan jailed Carson for 32 years and at least two thirds will be served before he is considered for parole.

He revealed each child has suffered "serious psychological harm" due to Carson's  abuse.

Investigating officer Det Con Reuben Brame said: “The three victims in this case have been through an unimaginable ordeal at the hands of Graham Carson and have demonstrated incredible strength in reporting what happened to them.

“The impact of Carson’s abuse cannot be overstated and those affected live with the memory of what’s happened to them every day.”