In a disturbing revelation from behind bars, serial killer Fred West's manipulative behaviour continued even during his imprisonment, as detailed in shocking new accounts from his former cellmate.
The Gloucester murderer, who was awaiting trial for the horrific deaths of twelve young women, attempted to form an unsettling bond with fellow inmate David Smith by sneaking into his bed during the night.
The Midnight Intruder
According to Smith's testimony, West would wait until the early hours before quietly slipping out of his own bed and creeping into his cellmate's. "He'd get in beside me and start whispering," Smith recalled of the deeply unsettling encounters at HM Prison Winson Green in Birmingham.
These nocturnal visits became a regular occurrence, with West using the cover of darkness to share his twisted thoughts and confessions. The serial killer appeared to be testing boundaries and attempting to establish control over his new acquaintance, even within the confines of their shared cell.
A Chilling Admission
During one particularly disturbing conversation, West made a stomach-churning confession about his wife and accomplice, Rosemary West. "He told me he'd watched Rose have sex with over 100 men," Smith revealed, highlighting the depraved nature of the killer's disclosures.
West seemed to take pleasure in sharing these sordid details, perhaps as a way of normalising his horrific actions or seeking some form of validation for his crimes. The calculated nature of these midnight conversations suggests a continued pattern of manipulation that characterised West's behaviour throughout his life.
Prison Dynamics and Psychological Warfare
Experts suggest that West's behaviour represents a classic example of how dangerous offenders maintain control and manipulate situations, even when incarcerated. The calculated timing of his approaches - under cover of darkness - and the intimate nature of the confessions point to a sophisticated understanding of psychological pressure.
Smith, who would later become a key witness, found himself in an impossible position - forced to share living quarters with one of Britain's most notorious killers while gathering crucial information for the investigation.
The revelations provide new insight into the mind of a serial killer who never stopped attempting to control and manipulate those around him, right up until his death by suicide in 1995 while awaiting trial.
