Serial rapist jailed for life after targeting victims through Match.com

A man has been jailed for life after being convicted of raping, and assaulting divorced or widowed women he met on dating website Match.com.

Jason Lawrance, 50, of Liphook, Hampshire. (credit: Derbyshire police)

Jason Lawrance, 50, of Arundel Close, Liphook, Hampshire was described by detective chief inspector Allison Rigby—who led the police investigation—as "a prolific, serial rapist who preyed on women he had contacted through Match.com."

On Wednesday, Lawrance was found guilty of five counts of rape, one of attempted rape, and one count of sexual assault by a jury at Derby Crown Court, following a two-week long trial.

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