Nicholas Rossi, Convicted Rapist, Dies in Custody: A Look Back at His Criminal History

Nicholas Rossi, Convicted Rapist, Dies in Custody: A Look Back at His Criminal History

Nicholas Rossi, a man convicted of two rape cases in Salt Lake and Utah County, passed away in custody due to a pre-existing medical condition, according to the Utah Department of Corrections. Rossi, 38, made the decision to stop medical treatment and died at a local hospital on June 25. In 2025, he was found guilty of the two rape cases dating back to 2008 and was sentenced to a minimum of five years to life at a Utah State Correctional Facility. Rossi was initially sought by Utah authorities in 2018 after DNA evidence linked him to the crimes. Despite his claims of innocence, Rossi was arrested in Scotland in 2021 while receiving treatment for COVID-19. He had expressed his intention to appeal his convictions. Additionally, Rossi faced other legal issues, including complaints of domestic violence in Rhode Island and fraud charges in Ohio.