Richard Baker, a man who appeared charming and attractive in nightclubs throughout England and the Costa del Sol, was a dangerous sexual predator. He used his role as a part-time DJ to target and assault women in London, Essex, Sussex, and Spain.

A Predator's Facade

Baker concealed his sinister intentions behind dark hair, sculpted features, and a disarming smile. He frequented crowded bars and clubs, playing music while secretly spiking drinks with Rohypnol, a powerful sedative, to incapacitate his victims.

Conviction and Suspected Crimes

In 1998, Baker was convicted of attacking twelve women, aged fifteen to thirty-five, over an eight-month period. Investigators believe his victim count could be as high as one hundred individuals. The offenses were described as ‘wicked and depraved’ due to the severe trauma inflicted.

Sentencing and a Chilling Encounter

At the Old Bailey, Baker received four life sentences. A journalist present at the sentencing observed his ‘pathetic crocodile tears’ as the verdict was read. Following the sentencing, the journalist had a direct and unsettling conversation with Baker, an encounter that remains vivid three decades later.

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