Richard Burrows, once a Scout leader, was found guilty of 54 child sex offences against 24 boys between 1968 and 1995. After initially being arrested in 1997 but fleeing abroad, he lived under a stolen identity for decades. Despite numerous police attempts, including several BBC appeals, it took until 2023 for new AI technology and an insider tip-off to finally locate and arrest him in Thailand. His case underscores the difficulties in capturing long-term fugitives and the advancements in technology aiding in such pursuits.
"For decades, Richard Burrows lived under a stolen identity, evading justice and interacting closely with the community, all while still being a convicted sex offender."
"The arrest of Burrows came almost three decades after numerous police efforts and even TV appeals failed to track him down, illustrating the challenges of long-term fugitive cases."
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