prison.French monster Michel Fourniret, who was dubbed the "Ogre of the Ardennes”, had been placed in a coma after suffering from heart and respiratory problems.The 79-year-old, who went into hospital last Saturday, has now died, the public prosecutor confirmed.He was convicted in court in 2008 of raping or attempting to rape seven women and girls aged between 12 and 22 and then killing them.His murderous spree lasted from 1987 to 2001.But he is thought to be behind at least another 21 killings, including British university student Joanna Parrish.The 20-year-old Leeds University language student was killed in the Burgundy countryside, in eastern France, in May 1990.Her naked body was discovered in the River Yonne in Auxerre, the day after.
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