Rapist from Manchester branded a 'dangerous sexual predator' dies during life sentence at 'Monster Mansion'

A rapist branded a 'dangerous sexual predator' by a judge has died in prison. Robin Crago, from Withington in Manchester, was 49 when he was jailed for life in January, 2006.

Crago, formerly of Mauldeth Road West, pleaded guilty at Manchester Crown Court to the rape of a teenage girl and four other rapes. He was given sentences totalling 22 years for 12 other serious sexual offences.

A published report reveals Crago, who was serving his sentence at Wakefield Prison and was 65, died in hospital whilst in custody on August 24, 2022. The prison is nicknamed 'Monster Mansion' due to the number of high-profile prisoners serving sentences there.

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The report from the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman revealed Crago suffered from diabetes which, together with high blood pressure and obesity, had caused damage to some organs, notably his kidneys. In 2011, he was diagnosed with stage three chronic kidney disease.

By January 2020, reveals the report, his condition had worsened and later he required dialysis treatment, although he had periods where he did not comply with his treatment. During 2021 and 2022 he missed dozens of dialysis sessions, reports Leeds Live.

In a report, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman said: "Mr Crago's health declined as the result of his intermittent engagement with his dialysis, and in 2022 his mobility was affected, and he had several falls. Following one of these falls on 15 August, healthcare staff at Wakefield discussed Mr Crago's case with his hospital renal consultant.

"They said that given his frailty and refusal to attend dialysis, that it might be time to consider end of life care rather than