Prisoner accused of Lostprophets singer’s murder boasted to guards about fame, court told
Summary
A prisoner named Rico Gedel stabbed Ian Watkins, the former Lostprophets singer serving a 29-year prison sentence for child sexual offences, at HMP Wakefield prison. The attack happened on October 11 and lasted about 20 seconds. Gedel and another prisoner, Samuel Dodsworth, face trial for murder and possession of a homemade weapon.Key Facts
- Ian Watkins was serving a long sentence for child sexual offences.
- Rico Gedel stabbed Watkins in the head and neck with a homemade knife.
- The stabbing occurred in Watkins’ prison cell at a high-security prison.
- Samuel Dodsworth helped Gedel by watching and disposing of the weapon.
- Gedel told guards he was jealous of prisoners convicted of sex offences because they were treated differently.
- Watkins died from his injuries shortly after the attack.
- Gedel and Dodsworth deny the charges of murder and possession of the weapon.
- The trial is ongoing at Leeds crown court.
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