A Horror Story Part One...

Father James Snide was the epitome of virtue in the small parish of Lewes, nestled in the serene English countryside, seven miles west of Brighton. With his warm smile, compassionate nature, and unwavering dedication to his flock, he was beloved by his congregation. Parishioners often spoke of the solace they found in his sermons and the kindness he extended to everyone, particularly the children of the community. He was a trusted mentor, a spiritual guide, and a beacon of moral integrity.

But beneath the façade of righteousness, a sinister truth lay hidden, one that would shock the very foundations of the community he served.

The investigation by Sussex Police began quietly. A few concerned parents had reported disturbing online interactions their children had experienced with a user named "Mordred." The conversations started innocently enough, but soon, Mordred began sharing disturbing and explicit material, attempting to lure other children into sharing similar content. The parents were horrified, and the police took immediate action.

A team of cybercrime experts was assembled to track down the individual behind the screen name. Using advanced digital forensics and IP tracking, they meticulously pieced together the electronic trail. The investigation led them to a seemingly incongruous conclusion: the IP address belonged to Lewes's Parish.

Further investigation revealed that the IP address was linked to Father James Snide's personal computer. The revelation sent shockwaves through the police department. Could it really be the same man who had been a pillar of the community for over two decades?

The police moved swiftly but discreetly, not wanting to alert Father Snide and risk losing critical evidence. One evening, they executed a search warrant on the rectory, seizing computers, smartphones, and storage devices. The evidence they found was damning and horrifying. Hidden in encrypted files were hundreds of images and videos of explicit content, along with chat logs of conversations between Mordred and numerous young children.

As the evidence was catalogued, the full extent of Father Snide's duplicity became clear. He had not only created the persona of Mordred but had also meticulously crafted a network of young victims, exploiting his position of trust and authority to mask his depraved activities. He used his knowledge of the community to prey on the vulnerable, all while maintaining a facade of morality and respectability. 

But yet the full extent of Father Snide's duality was about to be revealed to a shocked Constabulary and a disbelieving community.

Tucked away in a folder in the further reaches of his computer laid a database of names and addresses of a national network of Satanic paedophiles. 

Not only was Father James Snide pretending to be a 12-year-old boy online, he was also a Satanist, in a nationwide satanic paedophile ring.

Stayed tuned for Part Two. Coming soon…