Octogenarian Richard Burrows convicted of 97 child-abuse offences after 30 years on the run
Richard Burrows, an 80-year-old former housemaster and scout leader, has been convicted of nearly 100 child abuse offences, spanning three decades. Fleeing to Thailand in 1997, he evaded justice until 2023, when facial recognition software led to his arrest at Heathrow Airport. Prosecutors hope his conviction brings closure to his victims.
Richard Burrows, an 80-year-old former housemaster and scout leader, has been convicted of nearly 100 child abuse offences, spanning three decades. Fleeing to Thailand in 1997, he evaded justice until 2023, when facial recognition software led to his arrest at Heathrow Airport. Prosecutors hope his conviction brings closure to his victims.
