Author claims she nearly fell victim to serial killer Rose West
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 06:09 · Archive
Jennifer Ashcroft believes she narrowly escaped abduction by Rose West in Worcester in 1981 when she was 16.
Jennifer Ashcroft believes she narrowly escaped abduction by serial killer Rose West in Worcester in 1981. The then-16-year-old was approached by a dark-haired woman wearing thick glasses on a cold and windy day on Cranham Drive in Warndon. Ms Ashcroft, now 62, has written about the encounter in her book 'Slipping Through the Net', which reflects on her traumatic childhood in Worcester. She describes the harrowing incident in vivid detail.
At the time of the alleged encounter in winter 1981, Worcester was still shadowed by the disappearance of 15-year-old Carol Ann Cooper, who vanished from the city centre in November 1973. Carol Ann's photograph had been displayed in shop windows across Worcester. She was later revealed to be one of the Wests' victims; her remains were found in March 1994.
Ms Ashcroft believes the Wests targeted her because of her troubled background, similar to that of Carol Ann. Fred and Rose West killed at least 12 women and girls between 1967 and 1987. Carol Ann Cooper's grave lies in Astwood Cemetery in Worcester. Ms Ashcroft is determined to locate it, which she believes to be unmarked, so she can lay flowers and a card for her.
How it is being reported
- 'I was nearly abducted by serial killer Rose West in Worcester'Author Jennifer Ashcroft believes the dark haired woman persuaded her into a car was serial killer Rose west in Cranham DriveMalvern Gazette · 24 Oct, 04:58
- 'I was nearly abducted by serial killer Rose West in Worcester'Author Jennifer Ashcroft believes the dark haired woman persuaded her into a car was serial killer Rose west in Cranham DriveWorcester News · 24 Oct, 04:58
In this story: Jennifer Ashcroft · Rose West · Fred West · Carol Ann Cooper · Worcester · Astwood Cemetery
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