One of Australia’s worst rapists will reportedly receive a support package from the National Disability Insurance Scheme when he is released from prison amid fears he could strike again.
Wayne Wilmot, who was involved in the gang rape and murder of bank teller Janine Balding in 1988 and is now in his early 50s, will be freed after spending almost his entire adult life in prison.
This despite a forensic psychologist finding that he represents a “significant risk” of reoffending because he continues to “support sexual violence towards women.”
Wilmot has obtained support from the NDIS, including up to 24 hours of help each week to reintegrate into society. The Australian reported.
He has a below-average IQ and has been diagnosed with a severe personality disorder and psychopathic tendencies.
Wayne Wilmot (pictured, left), who is now in his early 50s and was involved in the gang rape and murder of bank teller Janine Balding in 1988 (pictured below), will be released from custody after spending almost his entire adult life. Life in prison
It is unclear what measures will be put in place to ensure the safety of NDIS staff.
WhatsNew2Day Australia has approached the National Disability Insurance Agency for comment.
The New South Wales Supreme Court heard a forensic psychologist’s report that found Wilmot felt entitled to “simply take whatever she wanted”, believing some women “deserve sexual violence depending on their dress, level of intoxication or permissiveness.” perceived”.
The psychologist told the court the risk Wilmot posed “likely involved a penetrative sexual attack on a young woman of whom he was previously unaware”.
“Any crime would likely be impulsive, opportunistic and target a vulnerable woman,” the psychologist said.
“Physical coercion and threats would likely be used. The risk of such a situation occurring is well above average.’
Wilmot’s extensive criminal history officially began with a sexual attack on a woman walking in a park when he was 13, after which he reportedly said, “I have… a problem” and “This is not the case.” first time I’ve done it.” this’.
He later served eight years for the kidnapping and rape of Mrs Balding, committed when she was 15 years old.
The 20-year-old bank teller was kidnapped from a Sydney train station by a gang of homeless youths, including Wilmot, before being repeatedly raped.
Wilmot remained in the car when Ms Balding was tied, gagged and thrown over a fence before being held underwater in a dam until she drowned.
He has committed sexual offenses against women and men, involving at least eight victims, including a woman he beat, tied up and raped at another Sydney train station in 1998.
The sentencing judge determined that the victim “was subjected to extreme brutality and sexual violation,” which had a devastating impact on her.
In 2019, Wilmot was ordered to remain in prison under a continuing detention order (CDO), despite serving his sentence.
In granting the CDO, Judge Julia Lonergan highlighted Wilmot’s “appalling criminal history and pattern of offending” and ruled that he posed an “unacceptable risk of committing another serious crime if he was not detained in accordance with the order.”
He also blamed his victims, lacked insight, and had a personality disorder and antisocial and aggressive traits and behaviors.
The 20-year-old bank teller (pictured) was kidnapped from a Sydney train station by a gang of five homeless youths before being repeatedly raped.
Another CDO was granted, but now the state of New South Wales has been granted an interim extended supervision order.
This means that Wilmot can be released under extremely strict supervision that monitors his movements and internet use.
“Supervision will be at a high level and the defendant will be required to adhere to a movement schedule, observe a curfew (9pm to 6am) and wear an electronic monitoring device,” Judge Wilson said.
In 1999, a psychiatrist reportedly asked Wilmot if he thought it was okay to sexually assault a woman.
“You’re looking at it from the point of view of the law,” Wilmot responded.
“According to the law, it wouldn’t be okay, but if you’ve had a hard time with women growing up, you’d probably think in your own mind that it’s okay.”
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten told The Australian the government had an obligation to support disabled people even when they were released from prison.
“I think the vast majority of people are not sex offenders,” he said.
“In terms of security and safety nets, that is a matter of state.”
Wilmot’s case will be heard again on Thursday.