A retired vicar has been handed a life sentence for his integral role in a horrifying online castration ring known as the 'Eunuch Maker'. The Reverend Dr. Jeremy Tear, 71, was described by the judge as a 'committed and enthusiastic' participant in the gruesome network led by Marius Gustavson.
Tear, a former Church of England vicar and hospital chaplain, was convicted of multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. The court heard how he actively assisted in extreme body modification procedures, even using a pair of nail scissors to remove parts of a man's genitals in a non-medical setting.
The Depravity of the 'Eunuch Maker' Ring
The operations were masterminded by Marius Gustavson, who ran a lucrative website streaming and selling videos of these brutal procedures. The ring attracted individuals with a extreme interest in body modification, many of whom willingly participated to become 'nullos' – men who have their genitals removed.
Evidence presented showed that Tear was not a passive observer but a hands-on accomplice. His background as a man of the church made his involvement all the more shocking to the public and the court.
A Life Sentence for a Man of the Cloth
Judge Charlotte Welsh, sentencing at the Old Bailey, emphasised the severity and premeditated nature of Tear's crimes. He was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 12 years. The judge stated that Tear had played a 'significant and active role' in the conspiracy, showing a blatant disregard for human life and safety.
Other members of the ring, including German-born Gustavson, have also been handed lengthy prison sentences. The case has sent shockwaves through the community and raised serious questions about the limits of body autonomy and the dark corners of the internet where such activities are facilitated.
