Reports have emerged that serial killer Rose West allegedly groomed and sexually assaulted a young inmate at New Hall women’s prison near Wakefield. The incident reportedly involved a vulnerable woman in her twenties, who West befriended over several weeks before the assault. Following the allegations, prison officers acted swiftly, bringing the 74-year-old before a governor for disciplinary action.
Prison authorities have since removed West’s privileges, a move that has surprised even the most hardened inmates. Known for her notorious crimes, West received a life sentence in 1995 for the murders of ten women and girls, committed alongside her husband, Fred West. Despite her frail appearance, insiders describe her as remaining “extremely dangerous.”
According to sources from within the prison, West developed a relationship with her victim, taking advantage of the young woman’s vulnerabilities. An insider disclosed to The Sun, “She befriended a young girl and basically groomed her before the attack. Her victim is vulnerable, and West took advantage of her before trying to force herself on her.” The incident has sparked outrage among inmates, with many expressing disbelief that West had the opportunity to commit such an act.
West resides in Rivendell House, a specialized unit within the prison designed for women with personality disorders or those given enhanced status. Each inmate has an ensuite cell, and communal spaces are reportedly more inviting compared to other prison blocks. Despite her placement in a more comfortable environment, West’s movements are closely monitored by prison officers due to her history of attempting to befriend younger women.
In the past, West has reportedly engaged in behaviors aimed at fostering friendships, including sliding Christmas cards under fellow inmates’ doors and distributing candy boxes purchased from the prison commissary. Described as overweight with grey hair, West continues to wear her iconic thick-rimmed glasses. In 2020, she legally changed her name to Jennifer Jones, though her true identity remains widely known among the prison population.
Fred West, who faced charges for twelve murders, died by suicide in prison in 1995 at the age of 53, before his trial could commence. Currently, Rose West is serving a life sentence for her own crimes, which have left a lasting impact on the families of her victims and the public at large. The seriousness of the recent allegations against her highlights ongoing concerns about safety and inmate conduct within correctional facilities.
