{
  "title": "The House of Horrors: The Crimes of Fred and Rose West",
  "dek": "For two decades, 25 Cromwell Street hid a nightmare. Here is how the investigation into Fred and Rose West finally brought a serial killing spree to light.",
  "slug": "fred-and-rose-west-solved",
  "canonical_url": "https://crimesandmyths.com/case/fred-and-rose-west-solved",
  "published_at": "2026-10-05T14:08:17.132Z",
  "updated_date": "2026-10-05T14:08:19.294000",
  "word_count": 624,
  "direct_answer": "Frederick and Rosemary West were a serial killer couple who committed at least ten murders at their home in Gloucester. The case was solved after police discovered human remains during property excavations in 1994. Frederick West died by suicide in 1995, while Rosemary West was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.",
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    {
      "value": "Frederick West and Rosemary West",
      "label": "Primary Perpetrators"
    },
    {
      "value": "10 girls and young women",
      "label": "Number of Murder Convictions"
    },
    {
      "value": "1 January 1995",
      "label": "Date of Frederick West's Death"
    },
    {
      "value": "40,000 pounds",
      "label": "Property Purchase Price"
    },
    {
      "value": "25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester",
      "label": "Location of Crimes"
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "Did Frederick West ever stand trial for the murders?",
      "answer": "No, Frederick West died by suicide in prison before his trial could proceed."
    },
    {
      "question": "What happened to the house at 25 Cromwell Street?",
      "answer": "The Gloucester City Council purchased the property for 40,000 pounds and subsequently demolished the structure."
    },
    {
      "question": "How many murders was Rosemary West convicted of?",
      "answer": "Rosemary West was found guilty of murdering 10 girls and young women."
    }
  ],
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    "timeline": [
      {
        "date": "1974-1994",
        "event": "The Wests commit multiple murders while residing at 25 Cromwell Street."
      },
      {
        "date": "1994",
        "event": "Police begin excavations at 25 Cromwell Street."
      },
      {
        "date": "1 January 1995",
        "event": "Frederick West dies by suicide in Birmingham Prison."
      },
      {
        "date": "1995",
        "event": "Rosemary West is convicted of 10 murders and sentenced to life."
      }
    ],
    "persons": [
      "Frederick West",
      "Rosemary West"
    ],
    "evidence_status": "Forensic evidence including human remains confirmed the crimes.",
    "current_status": "Rosemary West is serving a life sentence; the house was demolished.",
    "sources": [
      {
        "title": "Fred and Rose West: The full story of the Cromwell Street murders",
        "url": "https://www.bbc.com",
        "publisher": "BBC",
        "tier": "Primary"
      }
    ],
    "reviewer": {
      "completeness": 95,
      "narrative_quality": 90,
      "readability": 95,
      "direct_answer_standalone": true,
      "perspective_counterpoints": true,
      "honesty_framing": true,
      "verdict": "pass",
      "reasons": "The article is well-written, factually accurate based on provided sources, and adheres to the editorial requirements."
    }
  },
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    {
      "name": "Frederick West",
      "description": "A British serial killer who committed multiple murders with his wife.",
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      "sameAs": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West"
    },
    {
      "name": "Rosemary West",
      "description": "A British serial killer convicted of ten counts of murder.",
      "type": "Person",
      "sameAs": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West"
    },
    {
      "name": "Gloucester City Council",
      "description": "The local government body that purchased and demolished 25 Cromwell Street.",
      "type": "Organization",
      "sameAs": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloucester_City_Council"
    }
  ],
  "place": {
    "name": "25 Cromwell Street",
    "address": "25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NA, United Kingdom",
    "sameAs": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West"
  },
  "temporal_coverage": {
    "start": "",
    "end": ""
  },
  "claims": [
    {
      "claim_text": "Rosemary West is serving a life sentence for the murder of 10 girls and young women.",
      "category": "outcome",
      "agreement_status": "court_established",
      "confidence": 1,
      "is_quotable": false,
      "quote_text": "",
      "quote_attribution": ""
    },
    {
      "claim_text": "Frederick and Rosemary West lived at 25 Cromwell Street for two decades.",
      "category": "timeline",
      "agreement_status": "court_established",
      "confidence": 1,
      "is_quotable": false,
      "quote_text": "",
      "quote_attribution": ""
    },
    {
      "claim_text": "Fred West hanged himself on 1 January 1995 in Birmingham Prison.",
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      "confidence": 1,
      "is_quotable": false,
      "quote_text": "",
      "quote_attribution": ""
    },
    {
      "claim_text": "Gloucester City Council bought 25 Cromwell Street for £40,000.",
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      "confidence": 1,
      "is_quotable": false,
      "quote_text": "",
      "quote_attribution": ""
    }
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://independent.co.uk/news/fred-west-house-to-be-demolished-1356745.html",
      "title": "Fred West house to be demolished",
      "publisher": "The Independent",
      "tier": "secondary",
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    }
  ]
}