Fred and Rose West Convicted for 12 Murders in Gloucestershire

Fred and Rose West were a notorious British serial killer couple responsible for the rape, torture, and murder of at least 12 young women and girls between 1967 and 1987, including their own daughter Heather. The crimes went undetected until 1994 when the West children’s disturbing remark about a sister being buried under the patio led police to discover multiple bodies at their Gloucester home. Fred confessed to several murders before his suicide in 1995, while Rose was convicted on ten counts of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, where she remains. Their case shocked the UK and has been the subject of ongoing media attention, including a recent Netflix documentary featuring previously unheard police interviews and victim family testimonies that highlight systemic failures and the harrowing impact on the victims’ families. Victims such as Alison Chambers, who once believed she was safe in the West household, remain at the center of public remembrance efforts. The Wests’ crimes continue to evoke horror and fascination, underscoring the depth of their depravity and the lasting trauma for those affected.