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Two Arrested in Ian Watkins Murder Investigation

10/21/2025

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Two suspects, aged 23 and 39, were arrested in connection with the murder investigation of Ian Watkins, former frontman of Lostprophets, who died in HMP Wakefield on October 11, 2023.
The suspects are held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and will be interviewed before returning to prison.
Rico Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth were charged with Watkins' murder last week.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle confirmed that extensive inquiries are ongoing.
Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses and had previously faced attacks in prison.

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Two suspects, aged 23 and 39, were arrested in connection with the murder investigation of Ian Watkins, former frontman of Lostprophets, who died in HMP Wakefield on October 11, 2023.
The suspects are held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and will be interviewed before returning to prison.
Rico Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth were charged with Watkins' murder last week.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle confirmed that extensive inquiries are ongoing.
Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses and had previously faced attacks in prison.