Lee Balchin, 55, repeatedly preyed on the young girl between the years 2000 to 2004 in a horrific series of abuse and sex offences.
It was revealed that not only had he injected her with drugs, but he also forced his young victim to consume cannabis, suspected ecstasy tablets and alcohol.
He then carried out the abuse in several locations, which included hideouts in remote places.
Police were first made aware about the abuse in 2018 and Balchin was arrested.
An investigation revealed that he regularly plied the child with drugs, which included injecting her with amphetamine.
The substances and alcohol would sometime render his helpless victim almost unconscious.
According to Kent Police, Balchin also made threats to kill the girl.
Balchin, of Carnation Close, East Malling, was charged with multiple offences but denied any wrongdoing.
A lengthy court process led to a trial in August 2025 when he was found guilty of two charges of rape and two further counts of indecent assault.
On Monday (October 13), he was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court to 15 years’ imprisonment.
He will have to serve at least two thirds of the sentence before he can be considered for parole.
Detective Constable Lisa Roots said: “Balchin is an extremely dangerous individual who subjected his young victim to a truly harrowing catalogue of appalling and terrifying abuse.
“It is certainly rare to encounter a case where an offender has demonstrated levels of such callous depravity. He took her to isolated areas where he knew he wouldn’t be disturbed and also made threats to kill her.
“The impact of Balchin’s offending is incalculable, and yet the victim has summoned such tremendous courage to come forward.
“Their strength has been instrumental in helping us bring him to justice and I do hope this sentence will provide some comfort.”
