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Two Men Charged With Murder of Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins in Prison Killing
- On Saturday morning, a 48-year-old former frontman was attacked at HMP Wakefield and pronounced dead at the scene; West Yorkshire Police said two men, aged 25 and 43, were arrested on suspicion of murder.
- Serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences, Watkins was attacked in prison, and ex-girlfriend Joanne Mjadzelics said, `I was shocked having the news out of the blue as I would with anyone who's died, there were tears but only because of the shock, not tears for him.`
- Prison records indicate he was held hostage and injured in 2023 and received a 10-month term for phone possession in 2019 at HMP Wakefield.
- Detectives from the Homicide and Major Investigation Team are investigating and inquiries remain ongoing, and Joanne Mjadzelics said `The families of those poor victims will be rejoicing today`.
- As a former rock star, Watkins's killing raises questions about prison safety for high-profile inmates; Lostprophets released five studio albums and Watkins became one of the most high-profile inmates killed inside prison.
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2 Charged With Prison Murder of Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins
Two men have been charged with the murder of former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, who died following an attack inside Wakefield Prison on Saturday morning. Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, appeared separately before Leeds Magistrates' Court on Monday, accused of killing the 48-year-old inmate, BBC reported. Both men confirmed their names and dates of birth during brief hearings but did not enter pleas. They were remanded in custody…
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