Parksville man jailed for terrorizing women with anonymous sexually explicit calls & texts

The year-long saga started in April, 2019 after Denny used names, phone numbers and addresses from customers to call and text them from several encrypted numbers.

The victims all received similar sexual calls and texts requesting graphic images while the unknown caller often said he was near their homes and wanting to have sex with them.

The youngest victim was 18-years-old.

Crown prosecutor Brett Webber said Denny elevated the victims’ anxiety by proving he knew where they lived.

“It created certainly a frightening situation for the recipients of these calls. He said he was out there, he could see them and he’d make his sexual commentary,” Webber said.

One victim claimed the anxiety caused her to miscarriage which could not be medically proven.

Statements to Oceanside RCMP from multiple victims established the common link of doing business with the same dealership where Denny worked as a service advisor.

He was fired after allegations against him surfaced.

Oceanside RCMP used a search warrant in May, 2020 at Denny’s Parksville home and seized numerous devices, including phones and computers.

Information pulled from those devices linked Denny to the harassing calls and texts.

Offender claims foggy memory

A pre-sentence report hit a roadblock since Denny’s behaviour couldn’t be explained.

He claimed he was drinking daily during his offending and has no recollection of what he did. He also repeatedly stated his intent was not for sexual gratification.

In a brief statement to the court, Denny said his actions seemed like a dream and weren’t real.

“I wish I could remember because then I would have have some sort of reasoning behind it. If given the opportunity I would like to find the reason.” Denny told court.

Denny’s brief statement said he was remorseful and wants to make amends for his actions

Judge Ron Lamperson was perplexed.

“I find it hard to believe during this period of time that you were making these calls that when you woke up the next day you had no recollection of the calls,” Lamperson said.

A psychologist reiterated Denny’s stance of not remembering what he did and not being motivated for sexual reasons.

The doctor’s report stated Denny is a well above average risk to re-offend and he lacked understanding of the impact his actions had.

Denny presented as somebody focused almost entirely on meeting his own needs regardless of how his offending impacted others.

Denny was credited for remaining sober since September, 2020 but has had no formal treatment for a longstanding drinking problem, the forensic evaluation reported.

Judge Lamperson read aloud a death threat lodged by Denny in July, 2019, where he made graphic threats of sexual violence over the phone to a man and his wife. Denny warned he’d come to their house and kill both of them if she didn’t produce graphic images of herself.

Denny slumped forward with his hands propping his head up as the damning transcript was relayed.

“I’m not going to provide any more details, but I thought it was important to be somewhat explicit so it’s clear just how Mr. Denny was offending,” Judge Lamperson said.

Court was told victims, after the incident, reported not trusting men unknown to them, are extra cautious in public and fearful of being alone. Several of the victims still constantly look over their shoulders. One suffers from PTSD and attended counselling to address her fears.

Denny’s past behaviour was marked as a red flag during his lengthy sentencing hearing.

A peace bond was applied against Denny for inappropriate behaviour in 2011 and 2012 in Parksville. He was spotted through a window of his home acting inappropriately and undressing in full view.

Denny also initiated repeated unwanted communications with neighbours and watched them through binoculars.

His lawyer emphasized further examination is required to help pin down why Denny offended and to get him on a suitable rehabilitative path.

Jail-bound

Judge Lamperson said a jail sentence was clearly required for the nature and length of Denny’s highly disturbing behaviour.

“I think a period of time in custody will provide some quiet time as well as treatment for Mr. Denny to help him understand what was at the root of his offending. I think that is key to increasing the chance of no further re-offending,” Lamperson said.

The Crown recommended a year behind bars, while Denny’s lawyer agreed jail is appropriate.

Denny, who has a longtime partner and is a father of three, welled up in tears and sobbed when the judgment came down.

Numerous probationary terms were applied to Denny, including no contact orders with the victims, extensive counselling of various forms, staying away from alcohol and restricted internet access.

Denny had no comment when approached by NanaimoNewsNOW during a break in his sentencing hearing.

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by Ian Holmes

Parksville man jailed for terrorizing women with anonymous sexually explicit calls & texts

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