DJ and Foster Sister Face Extended Jail for Serial Child Abuse
Darren Gibson, 56, and his foster sister Rebecca Kirton, 41, have received significantly longer prison sentences after new evidence revealed their sexual abuse extended far beyond initial convictions. Both exploited their access to vulnerable young girls at discos and local events, leaving a harrowing trail of victims.
Uncovered Crimes Reveal a Darker Reality
Initially sentenced in 2024 to 24 years and 12 years respectively for grooming and abusing three teenage girls, Gibson and Kirton now face additional jail time following the discovery of 12 more victims. Leeds Crown Court handed Gibson an extra 12 years after he admitted to 34 offences—including rape, attempted rape, and indecent assault—against girls aged 10 to 15, committed between 1997 and 2005.
Kirton received an additional seven years and six months after pleading guilty to 14 sexual offences from 2002 to 2004. She was also sentenced to six months for contempt of court after refusing to attend her sentencing hearing.
Judge Denounces Gibson as a Prolific Paedophile
Judge Mushtaq Khokhar described Gibson as an exceptionally prolific offender who abused his role as a DJ to gain access to young girls. “It is rare to come across such a prolific offender as you,” the judge stated bluntly, underscoring the severity and scale of Gibson’s crimes.
Prosecutor Condemns the Calculated Abuse
Senior Crown Prosecutor Julie Moss emphasized the calculated nature of Gibson’s predation: “Darren Gibson systematically preyed on young girls over several years, exploiting his position as a DJ at children’s events. He manipulated the trust placed in him by the community to conceal his vile actions.”
She further condemned Kirton’s role, stating, “Rebecca Kirton was no passive bystander. She actively facilitated Gibson’s abuse, helped him access victims, and committed abhorrent abuse herself.”
“Both offenders showed a complete disregard for the devastating, lifelong impact their actions inflicted on vulnerable children,” Moss added.
