There certainly were cases of paedophilia and child abuse even in the late forties. I know of two men in our local area who were convicted back then. And I was approached by a man exposing himself on a footpath when I was about nine. I agree with the posters above who say that a paedophile or child abuser can be charming and appear perfectly innocent and moral in character. They don't all snigger, drool and rub their hands together. But as has also been said above, we can't judge until cases have been heard and tried. I met Rolf when he came to our Norwich Primary school with his show. He came round all the classes and spoke to the children and us staff. His show was very good and he had enormous talent. The school was allowed to keep the huge painting he did for the camera. Let's hope it isn't true, but let's also wait until it's over.