Summary
Ian Huntley, a former school caretaker, was found guilty of murdering two young girls, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, in 2002. He is serving a life sentence in prison, where he has been attacked multiple times, including a recent incident that left him with severe head injuries. Huntley's actions during the search for the girls raised suspicions that led to his arrest and trial.
Key Facts
- Ian Huntley murdered 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.
- The girls disappeared after leaving a barbecue in Soham, near Cambridge.
- Their bodies were found two weeks later, about 10 miles away, and Huntley was later arrested.
- Huntley was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years.
- He pretended to assist in the search for the girls and gave media interviews, raising suspicions.
- He and Maxine Carr, who provided a false alibi, were arrested on 17 August 2002.
- Huntley has been attacked multiple times in prison, with the latest incident causing serious head trauma.
