Justice after 30 years: Predator finally behind bars!
In a shocking turn of events, Aron Traynor, now 56, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for a heinous crime committed over three decades ago. Back in 1992, he indecently assaulted and attempted to rape 74-year-old Annie Davenport as she walked home from church in Stockport. This week, a unanimous verdict from Minshull Street Crown Court found him guilty of his dreadful actions.
The attack left scars that lasted a lifetime. Ms Davenport, who was too brave for words, never fully recovered from the ordeal and sadly passed away in 2004. Her family described how the once vibrant and confident woman became increasingly fearful, only venturing out during daylight hours.
Traynor’s arrest in 2023 on unrelated charges finally brought him to justice after a DNA match linked him to the crime. Greater Manchester Police’s ‘cold case’ unit played a crucial role in bringing Traynor to trial.
Recorder Anna Pope KC, addressing the court, highlighted Traynor’s deliberate targeting of a vulnerable elderly woman. Ms Davenport’s family bravely shared their impact statement, shedding light on how deeply the traumatic incident affected their beloved mother and grandmother.
While nothing can undo the past, this sentence brings some closure for Ms Davenport’s family. As the chapter closes on this cold case, our thoughts remain with all those affected by this terrible crime.