Brutal childhood of teen rapist who was 'beyond control' by 15 "Child Paul had an horrific family history of abuse and had himself become an abuser" 05:00, 2 MAR 2021 Updated 'Paul' became a dangerous sex offender while still a child himself A harrowing review into the case of a teenage rapist has revealed how he was considered "beyond control" at 15 and frightened social work and care staff. The boy was recently locked up for a horrific series of rapes and sexual assaults on two child victims - but a detailed look at his upbringing describes how a damaged child became a dangerous sex offender.