"Convicted paedophile and former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has been killed inside a Category A prison, 12 years after he was first incarcerated. The disgraced rock singer was jailed for 29 years with an additional six years on licence for a range of child sex offences, which included the attempted rape of a fan's baby. His conviction shocked the public and the music industry."
"Prior to his arrest, Wakins was best known as lead singer of alternative rock band Lostprophets, who made their debut in 1997, selling millions of albums between 2000 and 2010. Watkins' ex-girlfriend, Joanne Mjadzelics, first reported him to the authorities in December 2008 and was interviewed in March 2009. She told officers she had a message on her mobile phone from Watkins about his desire to sexually abuse children."
Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets frontman and convicted paedophile, was fatally stabbed inside Category A HMP Wakefield, with two men arrested on suspicion of murder. Watkins was jailed for 29 years plus six years on licence for multiple child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a fan's baby. Multiple reports and intelligence logs between 2008 and 2012 warned of his intentions, but police investigations failed to act adequately. His ex-girlfriend reported him in December 2008 and provided a mobile message allegedly indicating his desire to abuse children, but the phone was not examined. His former girlfriend said she felt relieved after learning of his death.
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