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Frederick Walter Stephen West (29 September 1941 – 1 January 1995) was an English serial killer, who committed at least twelve murders between 1967 and 1987 in Gloucestershire, the majority with his second wife, Rose West . All the victims were young women.
Oct 3, 2023 · Fred West was convicted of several gruesome murders and brutal sexual assaults that occurred in England during the 1960s and '70s.
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- Ann McFall. PA Media. 18-year-old Ann McFall was a nanny to Fred West's children from his first marriage. Born in Scotland, Ann McFall is believed to be Fred West's first victim.
- Catherine 'Rena' Costello. PA Media. Catherine Costello was married to Fred West and was mother to one of his children. Catherine Costello was born in Scotland and was West's first wife - and his second victim.
- Fred and Rosemary West, whom he met when she was 15 and married three years later in 1972, were jointly charged with the murder of the following 10 victims
- Charmaine West. PA Media. Charmaine was the daughter Fred West had with Catherine Costello. Charmaine was just eight when she disappeared in 1971. It is understood she hated Rosemary West with a passion and had been a "rebellious little girl".
Jun 4, 2021 · Fred West was charged with 12 counts of murder, though there have long been suspicions that other young women and girls were abducted, tortured, sexually abused and killed by the Wests.
Sep 15, 2021 · A chronological account of the investigation and trial of the Gloucester serial killers, who murdered at least 12 people between 1967 and 1987. The web page covers the discovery of the bodies, the arrest and charges, the court appearances and the verdicts of Fred and Rose West.