Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was murdered as we speak (Oct. 11) at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, the place he was serving a 29-year-sentence for intercourse offenses. Watkins, who was 48, had been in jail for the previous 12 years on 13 horrific expenses involving youngsters and animals.
In line with West Yorkshire Police, Watkins was attacked with a knife by an individual or individuals unknown and was pronounced useless on the scene. In 2023, he suffered non-life-threatening accidents after being stabbed and brought hostage by three of his fellow prisoners in an incident that took authorities six hours to resolve.
Welsh rock outfit Lostprophets, which had large U.Okay. albums in 2004 with Begin One thing and two years later with Liberation Transmission, instantly broke up within the wake of Watkins’ unique conviction.
“Those that have appeared in these courts over a few years see a lot of horrific circumstances,” stated the Hon. Mr Justice John Royce at his sentencing. “This case, nevertheless, breaks new floor. I’m glad that you’re a deeply corrupting affect, you’re extremely manipulative, you’re a sexual predator, you’re harmful. The general public and, specifically, younger females want safety from you.”
Following Watkins’ arrest, the non-singing members of Lostprophets fashioned the band No Devotion with Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly.
