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Jon Ruben was the pillar of the community. A highly respected retired veterinary surgeon, he offered children in deprived areas of Nottingham an annual free Christian summer camp, packed with outdoor play and educational activities to promote self-confidence.
So popular were the three-day trips, held at the remote Stathern Lodge, 18 miles out of the city, that spaces filled up months before, while charitable groups happily supported the venture with thousands of pounds in donations.
As one local put it, “Jon was like a guiding light for many young kids in the city”.
But the 76-year-old held a disturbing, murky secret – one that even he was apparently tortured by.
While he worked under the facade of offering young people an escape from city life, Ruben hid a deep sexual interest in children that led him to inflict horrific crimes, enticing his victims in with what he called the “sweet game”.
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