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Brisbane stalker jailed for 'online reign of terror' against ex-partner Brisbane stalker jailed for 'online reign of terror' against ex-partner
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A Brisbane man has been jailed for an online “reign of terror” against an ex-girlfriend, which included posting details that resulted in more than 50 random men turning up to her house for sex.A Brisbane man has been jailed for an online “reign of terror” against an ex-girlfriend, which included posting details that resulted in more than 50 random men turning up to her house for sex.
Ryan Kotynski, 42, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail at the Brisbane district court on Friday after pleading guilty to stalking his former partner Robyn Night and using identifying information to commit an indictable offence.Ryan Kotynski, 42, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail at the Brisbane district court on Friday after pleading guilty to stalking his former partner Robyn Night and using identifying information to commit an indictable offence.
The court heard how Kotynski posted Night’s details, including her address, on adult websites and other pages between 2011 and 2015.The court heard how Kotynski posted Night’s details, including her address, on adult websites and other pages between 2011 and 2015.
Images of Night’s head were superimposed on naked women and posts invited men to rape and torture her, with one saying: “I’m home alone now and need extreme punishment.”Images of Night’s head were superimposed on naked women and posts invited men to rape and torture her, with one saying: “I’m home alone now and need extreme punishment.”
She also received suggestive messages on her phone and in her mailbox.She also received suggestive messages on her phone and in her mailbox.
In a powerful victim impact statement, Night recounted how random men arrived at her doorstep day and night during a “reign of terror” in which she became too scared to leave her house.In a powerful victim impact statement, Night recounted how random men arrived at her doorstep day and night during a “reign of terror” in which she became too scared to leave her house.
She said she was so fearful she altered her appearance, considered changing her name and even thought about ending her life. She told the court she felt numb and nearly dropped her phone when police told her Kotynski was responsible. She installed a security camera and avoided going out for fear of being recognised and raped. She said she was so fearful she dyed her hair, considered changing her name and even thought about ending her life.
“After four years, his reign of terror was over,” she told the court. For nearly four years she had no idea who was behind the torment and recalled feeling numb and physically sick when she learnt it was Kotynski.
She told Kotynski he had humiliated and tortured her and that she did not care if he was remorseful.She told Kotynski he had humiliated and tortured her and that she did not care if he was remorseful.
“You are absolutely deplorable in your actions,” she said.“You are absolutely deplorable in your actions,” she said.
The defence barrister, Deborah Holliday, said Kotynski was deeply embarrassed by his offending, which happened when he was lonely and suffering with anxiety.The defence barrister, Deborah Holliday, said Kotynski was deeply embarrassed by his offending, which happened when he was lonely and suffering with anxiety.
The judge, Leanne Clare, said even though Kotynski had denied being responsible for the worst of the online messages, he had allowed the profiles to remain open. She said the stalking was deeply disturbing, with Kotynski beginning a “strategy of revenge” against his ex four years after their relationship had ended. The judge, Leanne Clare, said even though Kotynski had denied being responsible for the worst of the online messages, he had allowed the profiles to remain open. She said the stalking was deeply disturbing and part of a “strategy of revenge”.
“You placed her and her family in real danger and you caused them to live in constant fear,” Clare said. She set a parole eligibility date of 3 May 2018.“You placed her and her family in real danger and you caused them to live in constant fear,” Clare said. She set a parole eligibility date of 3 May 2018.
Kotynski also pleaded guilty to using identifying information to commit an indictable offence and possessing child exploitation material which police found while searching his home.
Outside court, Night said she was happy the ordeal was over and hoped her ex had a “wonderful time in jail”.