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Digital copy of the Witness Statement of [Witness 944] to the States of Jersey Police providing information about his brother and Tony Watton. Signature witnessed by DC [Detective Constable] A Ruddlesden. [Some details redacted].
Used as evidence in relation to Section 9 of Nicholas Griffin QC's Report [ZC/D/AW4/A5/26/WD008989] concerning Anthony Watton.
| Reference | ZC/D/AW4/A5/26/9/WD008881 |
| Date | 9 July 2008 |
| Scope and Content | Includes details about his family and upbringing and refers to contacting the States of Jersey Police in relation to the Haut de la Garenne investigation to ascertain whether there was a link between Tony Watton and Haut de la Garenne, referring to the disappearance and unknown whereabouts of [his brother] 25 years ago and suspicion that Watton abused [his brother]. Refers to [his brother's] involvement in the [Jersey] Canoe Club and describes learning from his mother in 2001 that Watton was being investigated for sexual abuse whilst he was involved with Canoe Club and that [his brother] had been named as one of his victims. Describes his relationship with [his brother] when they were young, including comments about the family dynamic and remarks about [his brother's] behaviour and comments about [his brother's] mental health, mentioning the involvement of Social Services, and details about their schooling. Refers to [his brother's] disappearance in August 1983, referring to his parents contacting George Upton to report [his brother] as missing. Notes various enquiries made to trace [his brother], including contact with the French Foreign Legion. Refers to police investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against Tony Watton in 2001, noting that the police told his mother that an individual had given [his brother's] name as a victim following an advert in the Jersey Evening Post. Outlines understanding of the allegation that Watton gave [his brother] alcohol on an overnight canoe camping trip before sexually abusing him. Describes conversation with Barry Faudemer, recalling opinion of Inspector Faudemer that Watton was not a violent man and it was not Watton's modus operandi to have killed [Witness 944's brother]. Describes contact with Watton and describes becoming aware that Watton had hanged himself in 2001 prior to his trial. Names Joan Webber in relation to her close relationship with [his brother], and names Louis Beghin and Dave Merrick as the officers involved in the Watton case. Details events from the time preceding and immediately after [his brother's] disappearance. Asserts that [his brother] never confided in him about the abuse he suffered by Watton and includes recollection of diary kept by [his brother] and [his brother's] employment history, and comments about entries in his own diary. Includes comments about [his brother's] behaviour in respect of his behaviour, remarks about his parents, and speculates about possible explanations behind [his brother's] disappearance. Finishes with further comments about his parents and [his brother]. |
| Names | Adams, Rita, Civilian Investigator Béghin, Louis Faudemer, Barry Griffin, Nicholas, QC Merrick, Dave Ruddlesden, Adrienne, Detective Constable Upton, George, Centenier Watton, Tony Webber, Joan West, Fred West, Rose French Foreign Legion Haut de la Garenne Hautlieu School Historic Abuse Team Jersey Canoe Club Jersey Evening Post La Moye School Les Quennevais School Mascot Tours Public Protection Unit Social Services States of Jersey Police Tantivy Motors Limited |
| Keywords | abuse | alcohol | Camping | canoeing | chalets | child abuse | childcare | Children | clubs | complaints | evidence | IJCI | indecent assault | investigations | mental health | missing persons | offences | Police | sexual abuse | statements | trips | witness statements | witnesses |
| Places | Alderney, Haut de la Garenne, Sark |
| Dimensions | 1 pdf file |
| Language | English |
| Level of description | File |
| Access restrictions | Closed for preservation - please consult digital copy |
Context:
Digital copy of the Witness Statement of [Witness 944] to the States of Jersey Police providing information about his brother and Tony Watton. Signature witnessed by DC [Detective Constable] A Ruddlesden. [Some details redacted].
Used as evidence in relation to Section 9 of Nicholas Griffin QC's Report [ZC/D/AW4/A5/26/WD008989] concerning Anthony Watton.
ZC/D/AW4/A5/26/9/WD008881
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