The heinous crimes of Fred and Rose West, who sexually abused and murdered at least 10 people—including two of their own children—have left an indelible mark on British criminal history. Their home at 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester, England, became infamous as a “house of horrors” where numerous atrocities occurred over two decades. Following their arrests in 1994, Fred died by suicide in 1995 before trial, while Rose was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. As the Netflix docuseries Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story brings renewed attention to their case, many are curious about the fate of their surviving children.
Anna Marie West
Anna Marie, Fred’s daughter from a previous relationship, was the only child to testify in court against her parents. She endured severe abuse during her upbringing and has since remained estranged from her siblings, choosing to live a private life away from the public eye.
Mae West
Born in 1972, Mae later published a memoir detailing her experiences growing up in the West household. She has since built a life of her own, raising a family and maintaining a low profile.
Stephen West
Stephen, born in 1973, faced legal troubles of his own, serving prison time for statutory rape. He now works in construction and, like Anna Marie, is estranged from his siblings.
Barry West
Barry, born in 1980, reportedly witnessed family murders, leading to significant trauma. He died by suicide in 2020.
Tara, Louise, Rosemary Jr., and Lucyanna
The other children—Tara, Louise, Rosemary Jr., and Lucyanna—have changed their names and live anonymously. They have maintained limited or no contact with their surviving siblings, largely due to the psychological trauma of their childhood experiences.
The surviving children of Fred and Rose West have largely chosen to live out of the public eye, each coping with their traumatic past in their own way. Their stories are a somber reminder of the lasting impact of the Wests’ crimes.