Nicholas Rossi

Sex offender, former foster child advocate

American United States

Quick Info

ProfessionSex offender, former foster child advocate
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth11/07/1987
Age38 years (died on 25, Jun, 2026)
BirthplaceUnited States
Date of Death25/06/2026

Latest News about Nicholas Rossi

25/06/2026

Nicholas Rossi, the American convicted rapist who faked his own death in 2020 and fled to Scotland to evade prosecution, passed away in a hospital in Utah on Thursday. The Utah Department of Corrections reported that the 38-year-old had been battling chronic, degenerative ailments and opted to withdraw from medical treatment before his death, which occurred after discussions with his family and victims.

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Bio/Wiki

Aliases
  • Nicholas Alahverdian
  • Nicholas Rossi
  • Arthur Knight
  • Nick Alan
  • Nicholas Brown
  • Arthur Brown
  • Nick Alahverdian
Notable Events
  • Faked his own death in 2020
  • Fled to Scotland to evade prosecution
  • Extradited to the US in 2023 after a three-year legal battle
  • Convicted of rape in two separate trials in 2023
  • Sentenced to consecutive terms of 5 years to life
  • Recognized in Glasgow by a nurse treating him for Covid in 2021
  • DNA confirmed his identity as Nicholas Rossi after extradition
  • Scottish Government approved extradition order on 28 September 2022 following a court ruling in August 2022

Personal Life

StatusDeceased
Cause of DeathExisting medical condition after ceasing medical assistance

Career

Previous RoleAdvocate for foster children in Rhode Island
Criminal Convictions
  • Rape of ex-fiancée in December 2008 (Utah)
  • Rape of former girlfriend in September 2008 (Utah)
SentenceConsecutive prison terms ranging from 5 years to life

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Recognized in Glasgow by a nurse treating him for Covid in 2021
2. DNA confirmed his identity as Nicholas Rossi after extradition
3. Unable to pay $250,000 bail; attorney requested reduction to $10,000
4. Scottish Government approved extradition order on 28 September following a court ruling in August
5. Scottish Government approved extradition order on 28 September 2022 following a court ruling in August 2022
6. Battled chronic, degenerative ailments prior to death
7. Opted to withdraw from medical treatment before passing away
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