He Faked His Death to Escape R*pe Charges! The Most Bizarre Fugitive Story Ever | Nicholas Rossi

Nicholas Rossi, also known as Nicholas Alahverdian and Arthur Knight, faked his own death in 2020 to escape rape charges in Utah. An obituary claimed he died of cancer and was cremated at sea, but years later he was discovered alive in Scotland. From fake names and staged illnesses to an outrageous courtroom performance with a wheelchair and oxygen tank, this is one of the most bizarre fugitive stories ever told.

Join The Dead Serious Club

Drop Dead Serious is available on all podcast platforms.

Follow on Apple

Follow on Spotify

Follow Ashleigh on Social Media

Instagram:

TikTok:

Facebook:

Website:

Watch Banfield weeknights at 10 p.m./9 C only on NewsNation. To find NewsNation on your screen: NewsNationNow.com

Drop Dead Serious is a true crime and legal commentary podcast produced for informational and entertainment purposes. The views expressed by our hosts and guests are their own and do not constitute legal advice or professional counsel. All persons discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We rely on publicly available sources, verified reporting, and official records, but we cannot guarantee all information is free from errors or omissions. Viewer discretion is advised. Some content may be protected under Fair Use (17 U.S. Code § 107) for the purposes of commentary, criticism, and news reporting. Any sponsorships or affiliate links will be disclosed when applicable. He Faked His Death to Escape R*pe Charges! The Most Bizarre Fugitive Story Ever | Nicholas Rossi ashleigh banfield,ashleigh banfield podcast,drop dead serious,drop dead serious podcast,true crime podcast,ashleigh banfield true crime,true crime,true crime cases,true crime stories,crime stories,nicholas rossi,nicholas rossi story,nicholas rossi utah,arthur knight,nicholas rossi fake accent,nicholas rossi interview,irish orphan arthur knight,nicholas rossi trial,nicholas rossi court,nicholas rossi faked death