rape which left her scarred for life has been jailed for 23 years. John Gillis, 81, believed he had got away with the sickening abuse he carried out many years ago, Chronicle Live reported.
However, the pensioner has finally been brought to justice and is now likely to die in prison after being told he must serve two-thirds of the 23 years behind bars.
Gillis, known as Jack, received the sentence Newcastle Crown Court and his victim said he will have to carry the shame of being a paedophile "for the rest of your pathetic life".
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