Quick Info
| Profession | Serial killer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 29/11/1953 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Northam, Devon, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Rose West
27/07/2026
Reports in 2026 said Rose West was still being held at HM Prison New Hall in West Yorkshire. Coverage described her as an elderly inmate who remains incarcerated under her whole-life sentence.
02/02/2026
Prison sources reported that West was accused of sexually assaulting a younger female inmate at New Hall after weeks of grooming. A prison governor found her guilty at an adjudication hearing, and she was disciplined and lost her enhanced prisoner status. These claims come from unnamed sources and were not tested in a court.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rosemary Pauline West (née Letts) |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Rose West |
Personal Life
| Arrest Date | 25/02/1994 |
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| Trial Start | 03/10/1995 |
| Conviction Date | 22/11/1995 |
| Sentence | Life imprisonment without parole |
| Crime Location | 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester |
| Current Prison | HM Prison New Hall, Flockton, West Yorkshire |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Fred West (m. 1972, d. 01/01/1995) |
|---|---|
| Children | Heather West (murdered 1986) |
Family
| Stepdaughter: Charmaine West (murdered 1971) | |
| Daughter: Heather West (murdered 1986) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Convicted of 10 murders, including her stepdaughter Charmaine in 1971 | |
| 2. Crimes committed with husband Fred West at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, between 1971 and 1987 | |
| 3. Fred West died by suicide on 01/01/1995 while awaiting trial | |
| 4. Collaborated with husband Fred West in the torture and murder of at least nine young women between 1973 and 1987 | |
| 5. Crimes committed at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, between 1971 and 1987 | |
| 6. Denied murdering any victims during trial, insisting her husband acted alone | |
| 7. The house at 25 Cromwell Street was demolished on 05/10/1996 following the discovery of remains | |
| 8. Fred and Rose West are known to have committed at least twelve murders between 1967 and 1987; investigators believe there may be other victims whose bodies have never been found | |
| 9. Rose West continues to maintain her innocence despite unanimous jury conviction on all 10 counts | |
| 10. Has been held at HM Prison New Hall since June 2019, after a earlier transfer from HMP Low Newton |
