TORTURED SOUL
Episode 552 8th Novemeber 2007, ITV1, 8PM
Paul Herriot, a school boy has been found beaten in an alley way by Sally and Benjamin. Paul doesn’t have many mates and is a bit of a loner. He was found with cash on him, so this wasn’t a mugging - who did this and why? Ever since Paul’s dad died he’s been withdrawn, but lately he’s changed. Whilst his mum suspects Paul is being bullied, the school can’t find any evidence of it.
Russell Lucas had a scuffle with Paul last week and isn’t at school. Russell’s dad, Bryce acts suspicious when Benjamin and Sally show up at his door and is later arrested – he’d been burning his daughter Lizzie’s clothes. Lizzie and Paul are boyfriend and girlfriend and Bryce doesn’t link it – not after seeing the video he was emailed…
Evidence of Paul being a victim of abuse is found under the mattress of his mum and her new fiancé’s bed. However Paul’s psychiatrist suspects Paul was abused by his own father for most of his life. Meanwhile a lock up garage Paul inherited from his dad is discovered; along with its disturbing contents…
Throughout the day Sally tries to suss out Benjamin as he gives tiny little bits away about himself and his past. He’s got a deadpan sense of humour and sympathises with Paul who’s been beaten up. He warns Paul to acknowledge his anger but control his rage. Benjamin is playing with his cards held close to his chest.
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