Black Isle attack on child paedophile claimed initiated sex; jailed at High Court in Edinburgh for 10 years
A paedophile who said the child he repeatedly raped initiated sex with him has been jailed for 10 years.
Fraser Murray (33) made the “troubling” claim in recent weeks to social workers tasked by a high court judge to investigate Murray’s background.
The High Court in Edinburgh heard how Murray spoke of his belief about the child’s role after he had been convicted last month of rape, sexual assault and voyeurism.
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Judge Lord Fairley heard how Murray, of Croy, between Inverness and Nairn, preyed on his 10-year-old victim at locations in his home town and a village on the Black Isle. The offences took place between October 2018 and October 2022.
He subjected the young girl to a series of serious sexual assaults and also took videos of her when she was undressing.
The court heard how one rape took place whilst she was asleep.
Murray was finally caught and brought to justice after police learned about his activities.
His arrest prompted him to plead guilty to charges last month.
Lord Fairley deferred sentence to obtain a background report and he reappeared for sentence today in Edinburgh.
Passing sentence, the judge told him that the high risk posed to children would mean he would be supervised for three years following his release from custody.
He added: “It has had a devastating effect on her. Those who offend in the way that you did can expect lengthy prison sentences.”
The judge also spoke of how he had considered the information provided to the court about Murray’s offending.
He added: “This includes the troubling suggestion made by you that the complainer initiated sexual contact with you.”
Lord Fairley placed Murray on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and passed a non harassment order which prevents Murray from getting in touch with his victim.
He added: “This will be for an indefinite period.”
