Robert Wilson, 53, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting two vulnerable women, with one victim's family condemning his "calculated, predatory disregard."
Details of the assaults
Wilson attacked Yvonne Carnie, 68, on multiple occasions at a residential home in East Lothian between August 2022 and February 2023. Ms Carnie passed away in 2025 before seeing justice served. Additionally, Wilson raped another woman in Tranent, East Lothian, in 2013.
The former care worker was convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh on April 29 and sentenced on Tuesday at the same court.
Family statement
Following the sentencing, Ms Carnie's family released a statement through law firm Digby Brown, expressing their pain. "No amount of time in custody can ever undo the calculated, predatory disregard this man showed for our mother, worsened by his lack of remorse and sickening denial," the statement read.
"While we carry the bitter weight of what she endured and the dignity stolen from her final years, we are proud of her courage which became key to stopping the abuse. This case has exposed what happens when a predator uses their position to groom and isolate a vulnerable person. Our family will have our time to address the systemic failures that allowed this to happen."
Prosecutor's comments
Faye Cook, Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offences, described Wilson as a "dangerous man who carried out a pattern of manipulative and sexually abusive behaviour towards vulnerable women." She noted: "The evidence showed a clear pattern in how he targeted them. He used trust to gain control, access to create opportunities, and his position of power to sexually exploit women who could not stop him."
Police response
Police Scotland Detective Constable Emma Maurer stated: "First and foremost, our thoughts are with the women and their families affected by this appalling breach of trust. Those in care are among the most vulnerable members of our community and have the right to feel safe, respected, and protected. These women showed immense strength in coming forward. Sexual abuse of this nature will never be tolerated, and this case demonstrates that those who exploit individuals will be pursued and held accountable."
