UK wifebeater ‘hiding’ in Bahamas

Thursday, January 24, 2019

By MORGAN ADDERLEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

madderley@tribunemedia.net

A BRITISH man who has fled his prison sentence in the United Kingdom may be hiding out in The Bahamas, according to international reports.

British police are searching for Shane Murphy of Cambridge, who has been recalled to prison. In May 2017, he was sentenced to four years and four months for a number of domestic violence offences relating to his wife Zoe. The claims include that Mr Murphy broke his wife’s leg while she was pregnant, locked her in rooms with no electricity, and threw objects at her, according to Cambridgeshire Live.

“It is believed businessman Shane Murphy has swapped his prison cell in Peterborough jail for the beaches of the Caribbean island after being released on licence - and failing to return,” Cambridgeshire Live reports.

“Cambridgeshire Live understands Murphy was released on licence from prison and breached that order and may have fled to Brazil and possibly flew on to The Bahamas where he has business interests. It is also believed he joined his girlfriend.

“Mr Murphy was building up a business empire at the time creating Limitless Mobile providing broadband and wireless telecommunication services in rural counties in central Pennsylvania,” the report continues.

“The company was founded in 2004 and Murphy is said to have secured funding of $49,000,000.”

At some point, Murphy began operating in the Bahamas. A report from Mirror News states that he moved to the Bahamas; while on his personal website, Murphy describes himself as a “Bahamas based business owner”.

Described by Cambridgeshire Live as a “cruel and controlling” husband, Murphy reportedly abused his wife for years.

“(In 2009) When she was 20 weeks pregnant Murphy broke her leg and warned if she told anyone he would make sure she would never meet her baby,” the News site reports.

“The decade of abuse also included locking his wife Zoe in rooms, telling her she was fat, worthless and ugly and throwing objects at her on a regular basis amid relentless controlling behaviour.

“He would order her to be home by a certain time and would often not let her leave the house, even to walk their dog.

“While on police bail, Murphy changed his wife’s mobile phone password, suspended her account and changed her Apple ID password.

“Murphy would check her receipts and previous journeys on a sat nav (satellite navigation).”

The entrepreneur admitted a string of charges committed in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

“Murphy was convicted of engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour, inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) without intent (the 2009 offence), assault by beating and two counts of sending communications conveying a threatening message in relation to Zoe’s stepfather and teenage son.

“Between August 1 and November 21, 2017 Murphy breached the conditions of his release from prison, as well as his restraining order. Hertfordshire police were also notified of an assault on November 9 where Murphy had locked Zoe in a bedroom, pushing her around and grabbing her by the throat,” the report noted.

Comments

tell_it_like_it_is says...

Trust me... even if he is not here...plenty criminals hiding out here - including out in Lyford Cay. <br/>
It's better in The Bahamas... (For CRIMINALS that is!) SMH

Posted 24 January 2019, 8:21 a.m. Suggest removal

CommonSense says...

He'll fit right in with the rest of them.

Posted 24 January 2019, 8:43 a.m. Suggest removal

Gotoutintime says...

I'm not sure if the Lyford Cay crowd give a sh-t about what is said about them--They are above the fray!!

Posted 24 January 2019, 9:46 a.m. Suggest removal

Socrates says...

The man is obviously a bonafide visitor, otherwise how did he get in the country? as for the other claims, let them (UK) present their case to court and courts will decide. no big deal.. world full of crooks, liars, murderers, etc. that he may be in the Bahamas means nothing.. The Saudi government holds other leaders hostage like they did the Lebanese prime minister and kill their own citizens.. north korea too.. our american friends kidnap world leaders like Noreaga, so bottom line as i see it is... he who is without sin....

Posted 24 January 2019, 10:03 a.m. Suggest removal

Sickened says...

His girlfriend needs a course on Due Diligence! Sounds like she's in for a good cut hip!

Posted 24 January 2019, 10:15 a.m. Suggest removal

BONEFISH says...

He will fit right in here.This country had in its' past numerous persons with a shady past as its'resident. From Blackbeard the pirate to Joe Ledher.

Posted 24 January 2019, 10:20 a.m. Suggest removal

Would Columbus be put in that group??

Posted 24 January 2019, 10:28 a.m. Suggest removal

sheeprunner12 says...

They beat their wives in England too????????????????? ............ Surely not!!!!!!!!

Posted 24 January 2019, 10:30 a.m. Suggest removal

OldFort2012 says...

They do. But they go to jail for it. While in the Bahamas you get promoted to the highest levels of Government. Small difference.

Posted 24 January 2019, 10:40 a.m. Suggest removal

BahamasForBahamians says...

Check roun by Leslie Miller

Posted 24 January 2019, 11:06 a.m. Suggest removal

yeahyasee says...

LMAO

Posted 24 January 2019, 11:14 a.m. Suggest removal

Well_mudda_take_sic says...

ditto

Posted 24 January 2019, 1:05 p.m. Suggest removal

sealice says...

he's cleaning dishes at the cricket club...

Posted 24 January 2019, 1:14 p.m. Suggest removal

TheMadHatter says...

He mussy hear da council dem holdin up da marital rape law and say "By George, the Bahamas sounds like a splendid place. Just splendid."

Posted 24 January 2019, 1:20 p.m. Suggest removal

ThisIsOurs says...

If you can't find your friend in Nassau they in Freeport or they in jail. He's probably opened a business under the CEB bill by now. We'll giveaway anything to a white face if they claim to have money

Posted 24 January 2019, 3:58 p.m. Suggest removal

OMG...

"***while on his personal website, Murphy describes himself as a “Bahamas based business owner***”.

"IT business", he is in Freeport. I wonder if he take a picture with Kwasi yet...

Posted 24 January 2019, 4:06 p.m. Suggest removal

Winstongreen says...

Two sides to this story I bet!!!! And if he was wanted his passport would be blocked from uk as bahamas is part of commonwealth !!!????
If he’s done his time and was let out of prison he should be left to get on with his life as paid If debts to the justice system !!! They would chase really criminals !!!!

Posted 24 January 2019, 7:46 p.m. Suggest removal

"*Cambridgeshire Live understands Murphy was released on licence from prison and **BREACHED THAT ORDER** and **MAY HAVE FLED** to Brazil and possibly flew on to The Bahamas*"

Apparently not so innocent....

Posted 24 January 2019, 9:02 p.m. Suggest removal

Surly customs would know if he flew in ??? Have to swipe passport. ????

Posted 24 January 2019, 9:32 p.m. Suggest removal

come in on a boat and walk right off like you were here the whole time....happens daily in our country

Posted 25 January 2019, 12:06 p.m. Suggest removal

Surly uk police would know as customs would have swiped his passport on way in ???

Posted 24 January 2019, 9:33 p.m. Suggest removal

Surly uk police who have been told as he got to Bahamas ??? So prob not even here

Posted 24 January 2019, 9:40 p.m. Suggest removal

Can’t be here as police would have been told in uk !!!!

Posted 24 January 2019, 11:07 p.m. Suggest removal

He’s nojt hear hesdinsunny Florida’s skydiving i see the video

Posted 28 January 2019, 12:07 a.m. Suggest removal

george875 says...

Hi why are you not uploading my comment?
Kind regards,
Gabriel

Posted 28 March 2019, 4:13 p.m. Suggest removal

Saw this man in Freeport last week.

Posted 30 March 2019, 2:41 a.m. Suggest removal