SYDNEY, Australia: In a recent development, Australian authorities have taken action against a prominent cult leader known as “Little Pebble,” whose real name is William Costellia Kamm, aged 73, and his partner Sandra Costellia, aged 58. The duo was apprehended on Monday following a comprehensive six-month investigation. They have been accused of grooming a child while Kamm was incarcerated. The charges prompted their arrest, and they were denied bail, with a scheduled court appearance set for the following day.
Costellia Kamm is the founder of the “Order of Saint Charbel,” a religious group established in the rural town of Nowra during the 1980s. Known for preaching a doomsday Christian message, Kamm has a controversial past, having served a nine-year prison sentence for engaging in sexual relations with two teenage girls. He was released on parole in November 2014.
The recent allegations against the couple involve a 19-year-old woman who claims that she was groomed by them from the tender age of 6. According to Jayne Doherty, commander of the New South Wales Police sex crimes squad, the victim was manipulated into believing that she was chosen to bear a child with Kamm to establish a new religious sect. Doherty described the methods employed by Kamm, who was an inmate at a correctional facility at the time, which included communication through phone calls and letters. Additionally, Sandra Costellia was allegedly involved in the grooming process by offering gifts and instructions to the victim.
The severity of the allegations is underscored by the fact that they transpired during the formative years of the victim. Costellia Kamm is facing multiple charges related to the alleged grooming, along with a charge for violating a supervision order. Meanwhile, his partner has been charged with two counts associated with grooming a child. Both individuals are currently detained at a police station in Sydney, awaiting further legal proceedings.
This disturbing case highlights the importance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals from exploitation and abuse, particularly within religious or cult-like settings. The authorities’ swift action in apprehending the accused underscores the commitment to upholding justice and protecting the rights of minors in society. Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding story.