In a troubling case of escalating obsessive behavior, a 36-year-old man has been sent back to prison for violating a sexual harm prevention order. This incident highlights the critical importance of addressing obsessive behaviors before they potentially lead to more serious offenses. What additional measures could be implemented to protect potential victims from known offenders?
A Pattern of Dangerous Obsession
Jess Collinson’s case presents a disturbing pattern of behavior that has spanned over a decade. His fixation on stiletto heels has led to multiple incarcerations, with previous jail terms in 2010 and 2013 for similar offenses involving women’s shoes.
The judge overseeing Collinson’s latest case emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, “The risk is increasing; the risk of further offending—of sexually motivated offending causing serious harm—is high.” This assessment underscores the growing concern for public safety.
Robber with stiletto 'fetish' who has terrorised seaside town for 15 years is jailed and branded a 'risk' to women https://t.co/HHzh29Gmq1
— Zicutake USA Comment (@Zicutake) January 23, 2025
Legal Consequences and Public Safety Measures
Collinson pleaded guilty to breaching his sexual harm prevention order, which explicitly bans him from possessing women’s shoes in public. This order is a key tool used by the justice system to manage individuals deemed to be at high risk of committing sexual offenses.
In addition to violating the order, Collinson was also charged with causing criminal damage to a beach café wall. The incident resulted in £3,500 worth of damage to the Clock Café in Scarborough, potentially including damage to a £13,500 industrial dishwasher.
Robber with stiletto 'fetish' who has terrorised seaside town for 15 years is jailed and branded a 'risk' to women https://t.co/LNvlHpszUz pic.twitter.com/gD04KEQH0w
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) January 23, 2025
Challenges in Rehabilitation and Risk Management
The case raises important questions about the effectiveness of current rehabilitation programs and risk management strategies. Despite previous incarcerations and the implementation of a sexual harm prevention order, Collinson’s behavior appears to have escalated.
A probation report assessed Collinson’s risk to women as ‘high,’ highlighting the ongoing challenge of protecting potential victims while also addressing the underlying issues driving the offender’s behavior. The judge’s statement that Collinson had the items “for the purpose of your sexual gratification” underscores the persistent nature of his obsession.
