Murphy, a former resident of Ponton House children's home, said that at Paton's parties drugs and alcohol were available and indecent films were shown. Older men, including two apparent judges, took underage boys to rooms. The grooming process began with drugs, he said. "Yes, till it got sexual. At first, it was drugs, then later it was like we were groomed," Murphy told major media. He initially found the parties appealing until they became sexual.
Murphy encountered convicted sex offender John Wilson at Ponton House. Paton would wait outside the home to pick up boys. Murphy said he became an enforcer for Paton, finding boys for him, because he was threatened with violence and told compromising pictures of him could be shared. He also said he was threatened with a knife by someone acting for Paton. Murphy claimed Paton used his connections with high-profile figures to get what he wanted. When asked if it was a paedophile ring, Murphy replied: "100%." Questions remain about the identity of the judges and whether other victims have come forward.
I was fed drugs in Tam's living room, and a guy came and took me to a room. I took a knife with me. I took the knife out, and the guy jumped up and told me he was a judge.
Yes, till it got sexual. At first, it was drugs, then later it was like we were groomed. It was not like you were taken in and there were guys touching you; it was lots of times through the day and you got something to drink, then later on it would be at night.
100%.
Terrified.
Tam was a man who liked to tell you what power he had.