Netflix is set to release a chilling documentary series titled “Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story,” delving into the heinous crimes of infamous Gloucester serial killers, Fred and Rose West. Promising some startling revelations, the series will feature “previously unseen police video and unheard audio recordings” shedding light on how Gloucestershire Constabulary uncovered the sinister crimes committed by the Wests.
Between 1967 and 1987, the Wests inflicted torture, rape, and murder on an unknown number of women, primarily at their residence on Cromwell Street, Gloucester. The three-part series will commence with the investigation into the disappearance of Rose’s eldest daughter, Heather, whose remains were later discovered at the infamous “House of Horrors.”
The subsequent parts of the documentary will focus on Rose’s involvement as an accomplice and murderer, and the trial alongside the ongoing search for additional victims. The series aims to provide an intimate understanding of the harrowing experiences endured by the families of the victims.
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Directed by Dan Dewsbury, known for his work on Hatton and Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America, and executive produced by Dan Chambers, David Herman, and Fiona Stourton, the documentary is bound to offer a compelling and profound exploration of the chilling crimes that gripped the nation.
The release of the series on Netflix is scheduled for May 14, offering viewers an unprecedented look into the cruel and cunning minds of the notorious serial killers, Fred and Rose West.