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Nicholas Rossi, convicted rapist who faked death, dies in US hospital
3 sourcesFirst reported 26 days agoUpdated 25 days ago
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- Nicholas Rossi, 38, was convicted of raping two women in 2008.
- He fled to Scotland after allegedly faking his own death in 2021.
- Rossi was identified by a nurse while being treated for Covid.
- He died due to complications from a medical condition in Utah.
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All coverage

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Convicted Rapist Who Fled to Scotland and Faked His Own Death Dies in Utah
New York Times· 25 days ago

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US rapist who fled to Scotland after appearing to fake own death dies in hospital
The Guardian· 25 days ago

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Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital
BBC News· 26 days ago