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| | name = Ali Ghaffar | | name = Ali Ghaffar | ||
| | image = | | image = Ali Ghaffar.png | ||
| | image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| | alt = | | alt = | ||
| | caption = | | caption = Ghaffar during a dangerousness hearing in April 2022 | ||
| | birth_name = Ali Ghaffar | | birth_name = Ali Ghaffar | ||
| | birth_date = |
| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|2001|05}} | ||
| | birth_place = | | birth_place = United States | ||
| | death_date = | | death_date = | ||
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| | education = | | education = | ||
| | occupation = | | occupation = | ||
| | conviction = Aggravated rape ( |
| conviction = Aggravated rape (×12)<br />Armed kidnapping with serious bodily injury (×6)<br />Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon<br />Threat to commit a crime (×4)<br />Indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older (×3)<br />Assault to rape (×3)<br />Larceny<ref name="MSN">{{Cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/massachusetts-serial-rapist-arrested-in-west-springfield-pled-guilty-to-30-charges/ar-AA1weXgZ |title=Massachusetts serial rapist arrested in West Springfield pled guilty to 30 charges |last=Shook |first=Ashley |date=December 20, 2024 |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=]}}</ref> | ||
| | victims = 6–8+ | | victims = 6–8+ | ||
| | criminal_penalty = TBD | | criminal_penalty = ''TBD'' | ||
| | beginyear = 2021 | | beginyear = 2021 | ||
| | endyear = 2022 | | endyear = 2022 | ||
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| '''Ali Ghaffar''' (born |
'''Ali Ghaffar''' (born May 2001) is an American convicted serial rapist who sexually assaulted at least six women in ], between June 2021 and March 2022.<ref name="MSN" /> | ||
| In December 2024, Ghaffar pleaded guilty to 30 counts and is currently awaiting sentencing. | |||
| ==Rapes== | ==Rapes== | ||
| Ghaffar's ] was to approach women in his car in ]'s ] and offer to give them a ride or drugs<ref name="WCVB">{{Cite news |url=https://www.wcvb.com/article/west-springfield-man-20-charged-in-rapes-of-6-women-during-monthslong-spree-da-says/39716032 |title=West Springfield man, 20, charged in rapes of 6 women during monthslong spree, DA says |date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=]}}</ref> before driving them to Clark Field near ] or under an overpass |
Ghaffar's '']'' was to approach women in his car in ]'s ] and offer to give them a ride or drugs<ref name="WCVB">{{Cite news |url=https://www.wcvb.com/article/west-springfield-man-20-charged-in-rapes-of-6-women-during-monthslong-spree-da-says/39716032 |title=West Springfield man, 20, charged in rapes of 6 women during monthslong spree, DA says |date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=]}}</ref> before driving them to Clark Field near ] or under an ] overpass near Bear Hole Reservoir. Once there, he would threaten them at knifepoint or gunpoint before raping and abandoning them in the woods.<ref name="April13WWLP">{{Cite news |url=https://www.wwlp.com/news/neighbors-in-disbelief-after-alleged-serial-rapist-is-arrested-in-bear-hole/ |title=Neighbors in disbelief of alleged serial rapist is arrested in Bear Hole |date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=]}}</ref><ref name="WesternMassNews">{{Cite news |url=https://www.westernmassnews.com/2022/04/22/disturbing-details-emerge-alleged-serial-rapist-dangerousness-hearing-thursday/ |title=Disturbing details emerge from alleged serial rapist dangerousness hearing Thursday |last=Dunford |first=Paris |date=April 21, 2022 |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=]}}</ref><ref name="WBUR">{{Cite news |url=https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/12/19/ali-ghaffar-guilty-plea-serial-rape |title=West Springfield man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 6 women in 9 months |last=Wallack |first=Todd |date=December 19, 2024 |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=]}}</ref> | ||
| He was charged with assaulting six victims |
He was charged with assaulting six victims. Two additional attacks occurred, which he was not charged with, as the victims could not be located or declined to speak with police.<ref name="WBUR" /> | ||
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| ==Arrest and trial== | ==Arrest and trial== | ||
| The vehicle Ghaffar used in the rapes was identified through ] footage. On March 31, 2022, it was spotted as he was driving a woman to Bear Hole Reservoir. When he came to a stop, officers approached the car and arrested him.<ref name="WCVB" /> He was held without bail and charged with several counts of rape and assault.<ref name="April13WWLP" /><ref name="Yahoo">{{Cite news |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/massachusetts-officials-announce-arrest-alleged-130713173.html |title=Suspected serial rapist charged in six attacks in Massachusetts city |date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=]}}</ref> He was proven to be the perpetrator through ] and testimony provided by victims.<ref name="December20WWLP">{{Cite news |url=https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/massachusetts-serial-rapist-arrested-in-west-springfield-pled-guilty-to-30-charges/ |title=Massachusetts serial rapist arrested in West Springfield pled guilty to 30 charges |date=December 20, 2024 |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=]}}</ref> | |||
| In December 2024, Ghaffar pleaded guilty to 30 counts and is scheduled to be sentenced on January 16, 2025.<ref name="MSN" /><ref name="December20WWLP" /> | In December 2024, Ghaffar pleaded guilty to 30 counts and is scheduled to be sentenced on January 16, 2025.<ref name="MSN" /><ref name="December20WWLP" /> | ||
Latest revision as of 14:17, 5 January 2025
American serial rapist| Ali Ghaffar | |
|---|---|
 Ghaffar during a dangerousness hearing in April 2022 | |
| Born | Ali Ghaffar May 2001 (age 23) United States |
| Conviction(s) | Aggravated rape (×12) Armed kidnapping with serious bodily injury (×6) Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon Threat to commit a crime (×4) Indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older (×3) Assault to rape (×3) Larceny |
| Criminal penalty | TBD |
| Details | |
| Victims | 6–8+ |
| Span of crimes | 2021–2022 |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Massachusetts |
| Date apprehended | March 31, 2022 |
Ali Ghaffar (born May 2001) is an American convicted serial rapist who sexually assaulted at least six women in West Springfield, Massachusetts, between June 2021 and March 2022.
In December 2024, Ghaffar pleaded guilty to 30 counts and is currently awaiting sentencing.
Rapes
Ghaffar's modus operandi was to approach women in his car in Springfield's South End and offer to give them a ride or drugs before driving them to Clark Field near West Springfield High School or under an I-90 overpass near Bear Hole Reservoir. Once there, he would threaten them at knifepoint or gunpoint before raping and abandoning them in the woods.
He was charged with assaulting six victims. Two additional attacks occurred, which he was not charged with, as the victims could not be located or declined to speak with police.
| Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2021 | Clark Field | Convicted |
| July 29, 2021 | Clark Field | Convicted |
| January 16, 2022 | Clark Field | Convicted |
| February 19, 2022 | Bear Hole Reservoir | Convicted |
| February 26, 2022 | Bear Hole Reservoir | Convicted |
| March 4, 2022 | Bear Hole Reservoir | Convicted |
| March 24, 2022 | Bear Hole Reservoir | Not charged |
| March 31, 2022 | Bear Hole Reservoir | Prevented |
| — | — | Not charged |
Arrest and trial
The vehicle Ghaffar used in the rapes was identified through CCTV footage. On March 31, 2022, it was spotted as he was driving a woman to Bear Hole Reservoir. When he came to a stop, officers approached the car and arrested him. He was held without bail and charged with several counts of rape and assault. He was proven to be the perpetrator through DNA evidence and testimony provided by victims.
In December 2024, Ghaffar pleaded guilty to 30 counts and is scheduled to be sentenced on January 16, 2025.
See also
References
- ^ Shook, Ashley (December 20, 2024). "Massachusetts serial rapist arrested in West Springfield pled guilty to 30 charges". MSN. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ "West Springfield man, 20, charged in rapes of 6 women during monthslong spree, DA says". WCVB-TV. April 13, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ "Neighbors in disbelief of alleged serial rapist is arrested in Bear Hole". WWLP. April 13, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Dunford, Paris (April 21, 2022). "Disturbing details emerge from alleged serial rapist dangerousness hearing Thursday". Western Mass News. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Wallack, Todd (December 19, 2024). "West Springfield man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 6 women in 9 months". WBUR-FM. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Kayleigh; Aresco, Nick (April 13, 2022). "West Springfield man charged for rape and assault of 6 women". WWLP. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- "Suspected serial rapist charged in six attacks in Massachusetts city". Yahoo News. April 13, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ "Massachusetts serial rapist arrested in West Springfield pled guilty to 30 charges". WWLP. December 20, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.