RONALD COLE FROM WAKEFIELD: SERIAL RAPIST DIES IN BRITAIN'S FEARED PRISON

Ronald Cole, a notorious serial rapist, spent the majority of his life behind bars following a series of heinous crimes that shocked the community. His criminal activities spanned decades, with his most infamous attack occurring shortly after his release from prison.

At the age of 29, Cole was first incarcerated after committing a brutal assault on a 25-year-old woman. The attack was particularly disturbing because it took place while her infant son was sleeping nearby, highlighting the terrifying nature of his crimes. Just 36 hours after being released on parole for a previous offense, Cole committed another violent assault, this time raping a 24-year-old woman in her home, with her 13-month-old child present in the next room.

Throughout his criminal career, Cole's actions drew widespread condemnation and concern over the safety of women in the community. His second attack occurred shortly after he served four years of a six-year sentence for his earlier rape. Authorities quickly apprehended him after he left his palm print at the scene, which served as crucial evidence linking him to the crime.

During his sentencing, Justice Brown described Cole as a dangerous individual, emphasizing the importance of protecting women from such threats. Cole, however, maintained his innocence, claiming that police had set him up and planted evidence to frame him. Despite his protests, the court found him guilty, and he was sentenced to a minimum of 14 years in prison.

Over the years, Cole was transferred between various high-security facilities, including Wakefield’s infamous