In a story that sounds more like a horror film than real life, a British woman has come forward with the chilling revelation that she unknowingly hired a convicted serial killer to work in her home.
The terrifying discovery came when she recognised the man she'd employed for odd jobs as Rodney Peters, a notorious murderer currently serving multiple life sentences for killing three women.
The Day She Hired a Killer
The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, recalls how Peters presented himself as a polite and helpful handyman. "He seemed perfectly normal," she recounted. "Friendly, chatty - exactly what you'd expect from someone doing odd jobs around the house."
Little did she know she was inviting a dangerous predator into her home, a man who would later be convicted of murdering multiple women in brutal attacks.
A Shocking Discovery
The truth only emerged when the woman saw Peters' photograph in media coverage of his trial. "My blood ran cold when I realised," she said. "To think I'd been alone in the house with him, making him cups of tea while he was potentially sizing me up as his next victim."
Peters, now serving his sentence at HMP Wakefield - infamously known as 'Monster Mansion' for housing some of Britain's most dangerous criminals - had been working casually while committing his horrific crimes.
Pattern of Predatory Behaviour
Court records reveal Peters followed a disturbing pattern, targeting vulnerable women and using his handyman status as cover for his predatory activities. His conviction included the murders of three women, with police suspecting there may be more victims.
The case has raised serious questions about how someone with such a violent history could operate undetected while working in people's homes.
Living with the Aftermath
For the woman who hired him, the psychological impact has been profound. "I don't think I'll ever feel completely safe again," she admitted. "It's made me question every interaction with strangers and I'm much more cautious about who I let into my home."
Her story serves as a terrifying warning about the dangers that can lurk behind the most ordinary of facades, and how sometimes the most monstrous individuals are those who appear completely normal.
