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Netflix's 'Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story' Revisits Notorious UK Serial Killers

The three-part series, released May 14, 2025, includes exclusive police footage, victim testimonies, and renewed focus on unresolved cases.

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Serial killer Rosemary West., who along with her husband Fred West committed at least 12 murders (Photo: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group/Getty)
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Overview

  • The documentary sheds new light on the Wests' crimes through previously unseen police videos and unheard audio recordings.
  • Victim family members, some speaking publicly for the first time, share their experiences of trauma and search for closure.
  • The series explores Fred and Rose West's systematic murders of at least 12 victims, including their own daughter, Heather West.
  • Speculation about Fred West's earlier crimes in Glasgow and potential victims buried in a former allotment resurfaces.
  • Critics note the series' emphasis on victim perspectives but question its novelty in presenting new revelations about the case.