Bernard Williams, a 77-year-old spiritual healer known as Papa B, raped a woman after convincing her that sexual intercourse was necessary to remove an evil spirit. Over a period beginning in November 2020, he sold her various healing items, amassing significant sums of money. In January 2021, he sexually assaulted her under the guise of anointing her. Williams was jailed for nine years after being found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The police fear he may have targeted more victims during his 30 years in the community.
Williams manipulated a vulnerable woman into believing that sex was a necessary step to rid her of an evil spirit, culminating in sexual assault and rape.
Known as Papa B, Williams built a 30-year reputation as a respected spiritual healer but exploited this trust to abuse the victim, leading to his conviction.
The Metropolitan Police have expressed concerns about potential additional victims due to Williams' long-standing position within the community, encouraging them to come forward.
The detective leading the investigation emphasized the shock of Williams' offenses, noting how he used community respect to gain trust and commit serious crimes.
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