Disturbing Incident: Man Jailed for Violating Bodies in Hospital Mortuary
Summary:
A man with three children was sentenced to six years in prison for breaking into a hospital mortuary and committing heinous acts on deceased bodies. Damon Tingay, 30, carried out disturbing actions on two male bodies at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby. His perverse actions have shocked many, leading to a grave impact on the families involved.
Incident Details:
Tingay infiltrated the mortuary in the early hours of 17th March, spending around four minutes engaged in abhorrent activities before being caught by hospital staff. His actions were described as “perverted and utterly grotesque” by the judge, resulting in a six-year jail term and a four-year extended licence.
Relatives of the violated bodies expressed their deep anguish, with one suffering a relapse of multiple sclerosis due to the stress caused by the incident. The disturbance caused trauma to the family members as they grappled with the violation of their loved ones.
Legal Proceedings:
The court revealed that Tingay accessed the hospital grounds in the early morning, eluding security guards to reach the mortuary. CCTV footage depicted his unlawful entry, disturbing the bodies of multiple deceased individuals before being apprehended by security personnel.
Witnesses described the horror of the scene, emphasizing the lack of respect shown to the deceased. Tingay’s erratic behavior during his arrest further highlighted the severity of the situation and the potential harm that could have been inflicted if he had not been interrupted.
Consequences:
Tingay, despite claiming no memory of the incident during police questioning, was handed a lengthy prison sentence and a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order. The judge reiterated the darkness within Tingay and the potential risk posed if allowed to continue unchecked.
The sentencing aimed to ensure justice for the violated victims and their families while also serving as a deterrent against similar acts in the future.
