2 hours ago Nicholas Rossi, the American rapist who faked his decease and fled to Scotland successful a bid to flight justice, has died successful a US hospital.
The Utah Department of Corrections said the 38-year-old had been suffering from "chronic, degenerative conditions".
A spokesperson said Rossi died successful a section infirmary connected Thursday aft "he chose to region himself from the attraction that was being provided".
Rossi was recovered blameworthy of raping 2 women successful Utah successful 2008 aft 2 abstracted trials successful 2024.
He was ordered to service 2 sentences of betwixt 5 years and beingness consecutively.
Rossi had fled to Scotland successful 2021 successful an effort to evade justness but was arrested successful the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital.
Staff had recognised his mugshot and distinctive tattoos from an Interpol wanted announcement - but helium claimed to beryllium an Irish-born orphan called Arthur Knight, who had ne'er been to America.
He gave an interrogation to the BBC, wherever helium maintained his communicative - but could not nutrient a commencement certificate oregon a passport.
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