Raphael Rowe, the host of the Netflix documentary series Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons, was imprisoned for 12 years for a crime he did not commit. The mysterious scar that runs down the British broadcaster’s left cheek has piqued the interest of many people, but none more so than the mysterious scar that runs down his left cheek.
Rowe, who had never previously addressed questions about the scar, has finally revealed the story behind it in his book ‘Notorious,’ which will be released on December 20, 2020.
Rowe Reveals The Location Of His Scar’s Secret
The cast of Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago has always been vocal about the psychological scars that prison leaves on people. However, he has rarely discussed the origins of a physical fault on his left cheek. His silence also sparked a flurry of speculation among fans.
Many people thought the BBC journalist got the scar before he was imprisoned. Others speculated on Reddit that the fault was caused by fights while serving his 12-year prison sentence. The 53-year-old broadcaster had previous convictions before the wrongful conviction, including one for malicious wounding.
But finally, Rowe addressed the question in a tweet in July 2020. In his book ‘Notorious,’ he stated that the story behind the scar would be revealed at some point.
He explained that people should go to his website, sign up for or order his book, read it, and eventually learn the story behind his scar.
‘Notorious’ also includes gripping stories from his time in prison
In 2000, the media star told the Guardian about his horrible prison experiences. He told a story of men whose skin was pulled off after being doused with boiling water. Many of these events appear to be recounted in the book Notorious.’
What’s good, what’s wrong, and what’s ugly. “For the first time, this book will take you on a brutally honest journey through my incredible personal journey.” Rowe’s website states, “My story, combined with an exceptional journey to the forefront of investigative journalism, remains unparalleled.”
He has also teased excerpts from the book on social media, describing a fight with another prisoner, who was much more extensive and bulkier.
He keeps his personal life private.
In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter in February 2021, Rowe discussed his book and why he didn’t include all of his life stories. He explained that he was a private person who only wanted to reveal things he thought people should know. He said this is also the first time he has shown that he is married to a wife and children.
I’ve always been a very private person. So, for example, I’ve never talked about my wife and children anywhere, at any time, so it’s the first time I reveal that I’m even married in my book.
Before his arrest, he had a girlfriend named Nancy Stanley and a son who was 12 years old in 2000.
His Life Is a Life Lesson in Perseverance
Rowe was sentenced to life in prison in 1988, at 19, for a false charge of murder and robbery. However, after 12 years in prison, the Court of Appeal finally overturned the wrongful convictions in 2000.
He was then released from his unjust imprisonment. When he was released, he was so out of touch that people mocked him for not being able to use a cell phone. In an interview with the BBC, the Netflix star revealed that he has trouble interacting with women. He also mentioned that opening doors made him nervous because he had never had to do so in prison.
Despite all odds, Rowe recovered by taking a proactive approach. During his incarceration, he took a correspondence course in journalism. Moreover, during the long campaign for justice, the author piqued the interest of several broadcast and print journalists.
The education benefited the aspiring journalist because it gave him insight into the world of reporting. He was so successful that he became the first mixed-race reporter for Today, The Six O’Clock News, and Panorama.
As a result, the TV host re-established himself as a highly respected journalist. His message is straightforward: “Wherever you are in life right now, don’t think you’ll be in the same place in 5 years, because your life can and will change,” he writes on his website.
“What matters is what you do as an individual to effect those changes.” “Do you prefer to sit back and wait, or do you take charge of your own destiny?”
