Twisted killer Michael Hardacre, dubbed the ' Rochdale Ripper' after he killed, raped and mutilated women during a three month spate of attacks, has been denied parole. Hardacre is behind bars after he murdered a retired teacher, raped four women and robbed at least six others in the summer of 2000.
After he was sentenced to life in prison at Manchester Crown Court a senior detective described him as the most evil and violent sex offender he had come across in 21 years. Judge Michael Sachs told the then 24-year-old he had demonstrated 'a new level of depravity'.
It can now be reported that Hardacre applied to the Parole Board for release. But, during a hearing in May 2022, the board decided he was still too dangerous to be set free and also refused to recommend that he be transferred to an open prison.
