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Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Murdered In Prison

Ian Watkins, the former singer of the Welsh scene metal band Lostprophets, was murdered in prison after being attacked with a knife. He was serving a 29-year jail term for several horrific sexual offenses, including baby rape. He was killed this morning at West Yorkshire’s HMP Wakefield and was pronounced dead at the scene at the age of 48.

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04:15 on October 12 2025

Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Murdered In Prison

Stereogum — Ian Watkins, the former singer of the Welsh scene metal band Lostprophets, was murdered in prison after being attacked with a knife. He was serving a 29-year jail term... more info

Lostprophets

03:55 on October 12 2025

LOSTPROPHETS Singer IAN WATKINS Murdered In Prison

Metal Injection — Ian Watkins was murdered by a fellow inmate on October 11th. The post LOSTPROPHETS Singer IAN WATKINS Murdered In Prison appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Lostprophets

07:00 on October 12 2025

Former Lostprophets Frontman Ian Watkins Murdered In Prison

Antimusic Rock — Former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was murdered in prison on October 10th after another inmate stabbed him in the neck more info

Lostprophets

05:10 on October 12 2025