‘Facebook Rapist’ convict faked his death and escaped prison, police say

Police in South Africa are on the hunt for a convicted rapist they say faked his own death in a fire before escaping lockup.

Branded the “Facebook Rapist,” Thabo Bester was serving a life sentence for allegedly luring victims on the social media platform before raping and robbing them. At least one victim was killed.

In 2012, he was sentenced to life in prison for rape, robbery and murder.