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Fugitive Nicholas Rossi, Who Faked Death to Evade Prison, Dies at 38

Fugitive Nicholas Rossi, Who Faked Death to Evade Prison, Dies at 38

Utah authorities say American fugitive Nicholas Rossi, who faked cancer and fled to Scotland to avoid jail, has died at age 38 while in custody. Officials cited chronic degenerative conditions; his case stemmed from an attack on a former girlfriend in Utah.

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Rapist who faked death and fled to UK to avoid jail dies aged 38