A DEPRAVED German caretaker has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for repeatedly drugging and raping his wife for several years and sharing footage of the vile abuse online.
Fernando P, whose identity is protected under German privacy laws, has been convicted of carrying out the appalling assaults between 2018 and 2024.
The 61-year-old Spaniard is accused of committing the attacks from as early as 2008.
He was found guilty of aggravated rape, grievous bodily harm and violation of personal privacy at a court in the western city of Aachen.
Investigators reportedly uncovered extensive footage documenting the assaults, along with other covert recordings of his wife in states of undress.
A court statement read: “The defendant repeatedly secretly sedated and sexually abused his wife in the marital home.
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Court spokesperson Katharina Effert added: “He uploaded videos of these acts to chat groups and internet platforms, making them available to other users.”
According to local media, he allegedly used platforms such as Telegram, where thousands of users traded intimate images and, in some cases, offered their partners to others for abuse.
The twisted rapist was acquitted of other charges, though the court has not released details.
The allegations have drawn immediate parallels to the Gisèle Pelicot case.
The high-profile French trial saw Pelicot’s husband, Dominique, drug her for nearly a decade and invite dozens of men to rape her while she was unconscious.
Brave Gisèle, who waived her anonymity, became a symbol of resistance after revealing she had no memory of the assaults and had been abused by at least 72 men.
That landmark trial exposed a sprawling network of men recruited online, a vast archive of videos and photos documenting hundreds of assaults.
It also revealed a sick grooming pattern in which Pelicot’s husband mixed powerful sedatives into her food and drink.
That case, which concluded with sweeping convictions in December 2024, set a stark legal and cultural benchmark in France.
It comes after another woman has revealed she was raped more than a thousand times by her evil partner while she was unconscious.
In a heart-breaking interview, Amanda Stanhope said the abuse left her so confused she believed she could have Alzheimer’s.
In an astonishing and heartbreaking interview, Amanda says: “I am the British Gisele Pelicot.
“What happened to her, happened to me.
“I was on so much medication that he was able to rape me every night for more than three years.
“It was only when he hit me so hard during one attack that I actually woke up.
“My world fell apart. I was in love with an evil, calculating, manipulative monster.
“When Gisele spoke out, I realised I wasn’t alone. Now by doing the same, I hope I can help other women too.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) at 800-656-HOPE (4673).
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence
Support is available. You are not alone.
Talk to someone you trust – a friend, family member, colleague or support worker.
Speak with a specialist organisation that can offer confidential, non-judgmental help, whether the incident happened recently or in the past.
Where to get help:
- Contact your local sexual assault referral centre / crisis centre for medical care, emotional support and information about your options.
- Reach out to a national sexual violence helpline in your country for confidential advice and support.
- If you’re unsure where to start, your local healthcare provider or women’s support organisation can guide you to services in your area.
- Women’s Aid hosts a Survivors’ Forum and offers a wide range of online support
