A Catholic monk who sent hundreds of nude photographs of himself to a woman has avoided prosecution after the Crown Prosecution Service deemed the images to be of a spiritual nature.
Brother Titus Keet, 77, sent 200 photos to Lisa Love, 55, while she was visiting Caldey Island off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Keet was arrested in September 2024 but is believed to have since left the island for Belgium.
The CPS decided not to pursue charges, stating there was 'nothing sexual' in the relationship. Ms Love said she was 'sickened' by the verdict and accused the CPS of siding with Keet because of his religious status. She questioned, 'Tell me where in the Bible it says to prance around naked on a beach.'
Ms Love had holidayed near the abbey on Caldey Island since 2011 and met Keet 15 years ago. She became 'startled' when he began sending letters and messages containing indecent photos of himself exercising on beaches. Despite assurances from the monastery that Keet had been disciplined, he continued to send the photos.
Caldey Island has a history of sexual offences, with more than 50 children abused at the abbey during the 1970s and 1980s. A subsequent review recommended a 'no touch' policy between monks and visitors. The Caldey Island Survivors' Campaign criticised the police, with chair Kevin O'Connell stating, 'If any other person that was not a monk sent those pictures they would be before a judge.'
The CPS declined to comment while proceedings remain active. Ms Love has submitted a claim under the victims' Right to Review scheme.
