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PETER MURPHY OF BUSHEY CAUGHT WITH OVER 6,000 INDECENT CHILD IMAGES IN HORRIFIC CRIME
In March 2012, authorities uncovered a disturbing case involving Peter Murphy, a 32-year-old resident of Bushey, Hertfordshire, who was found in possession of an alarming collection of indecent images of children. The case drew significant attention as Murphy claimed that his actions were solely for research purposes and insisted he was not a paedophile, despite the overwhelming evidence against him.According to reports presented at St Albans Crown Court, police executed a search warrant at Murphy’s residence on Bournehall Avenue in Bushey early in the morning of March 3rd. When officers arrived, they found Murphy in his shed, where he was confronted about their presence. Murphy reportedly acknowledged that he had images stored on his electronic devices, which included his iPhone, laptop, three hard drives, and a computer tower. These devices were seized and thoroughly examined by investigators.
The investigation revealed a staggering total of 6,447 still images depicting children, with the majority classified at Level 1, indicating the lowest level of severity, totaling 6,384 images. Additional images were categorized at higher levels, with 52 at Level 2, 7 at Level 3, and 4 at Level 4, the second most serious classification. Furthermore, authorities discovered 13 indecent videos involving children, with 11 at Level 1 and 2 at Level 2. Among the disturbing content was an extreme pornography image depicting a woman engaged in sexual acts with a dog.
Murphy, who was described as previously of good character, admitted to possessing two indecent images of children, making eight indecent images, and possessing one piece of extreme pornography. During the court proceedings, his defense lawyer, Daniel O’Malley, acknowledged that Murphy now admits to being sexually aroused by the images, a significant development in the case.
Following his arrest, Murphy took proactive steps by voluntarily attending a course organized by the Lucy Fathifull Foundation, a charity dedicated to child protection. He also paid for a ten-week counseling program through Bushey Health Care, demonstrating some level of remorse and willingness to address his behavior.
Judge Marie Catterson sentenced Murphy to a three-year Community Order, which included mandatory participation in an Integrated Sex Offender Group Work Programme and supervision for three years. Additionally, Murphy was disqualified from working with children and required to register as a sex offender for five years. The judge issued a stern warning, stating, “If you break the conditions of the order — custody is the only alternative,” emphasizing the seriousness of the offense and the potential consequences if he fails to comply.