Belvedere ex-teacher who sexually abused boy, 14, took his own life before court
Briefly

Gary Pearce, a former Geography teacher, was convicted in 2014 for grooming and sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy he met on Grindr. After serving five years in prison, he struggled with his mental health and was found to have died by suicide on his 50th birthday in February 2023. His issues resurfaced when police discovered a registered phone, violating his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. His past actions and the stigma attached affected his mental health, ultimately leading to his tragic demise.
Gary's life took a tragic turn when he was jailed for sexually abusing a teen boy he had met on Grindr, raising questions about rehabilitation and community safety.
Gary's tragic end on his 50th birthday underscores the psychological toll of navigating a life marked by criminal conviction and its repercussions.
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