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|---|---|
| Born | Ali Ghaffar c. 2001 (age 23–24) |
| Conviction(s) | Aggravated rape (x12) Armed kidnapping with serious bodily injury (x6) Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon Threat to commit a crime (x4) Indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older (x3) Assault to rape (x3) Larceny |
| Criminal penalty | TBD |
| Details | |
| Victims | 6–8+ |
| Span of crimes | 2021–2022 |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Massachusetts |
Ali Ghaffar (born c. 2001) is an American serial rapist who sexually assaulted at least six women in West Springfield, Massachusetts, between June 2021 and March 2022.
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 overpass at Bear Hole Reservoir. Once there, he would threaten them at knifepoint or gunpoint before raping and abandoning them.
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
Ghaffar's vehicle was identified through CCTV footage, and he was arrested on March 31, 2022, as he was driving a planned victim to Bear Hole Reservoir. 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 two 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.