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Lostprophets' Ian Watkins Killed in Prison Stabbing: Homicide Ruling

10/24/2025

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Ian Watkins, former lead singer of Lostprophets, died at HMP Wakefield from a stab wound on October 11, 2025.
He was serving a 29-year sentence for multiple child sex offenses, including the attempted rape of an infant.
An inquest ruled Watkins's death a homicide.
Rashid Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth were charged with murder, and two suspects were arrested for conspiracy, with the coroner's investigation suspended pending the May 2026 trial.

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Ian Watkins, former lead singer of Lostprophets, died at HMP Wakefield from a stab wound on October 11, 2025.
He was serving a 29-year sentence for multiple child sex offenses, including the attempted rape of an infant.
An inquest ruled Watkins's death a homicide.
Rashid Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth were charged with murder, and two suspects were arrested for conspiracy, with the coroner's investigation suspended pending the May 2026 trial.