Oh, dear! Apparently, according to The Sun (because who else would report this?), former LOSTPROPHETS front”man,” Ian Watkins, has, like, totally shuffled off this mortal coil after a slight disagreement involving sharp objects in prison. You know, prison things. 🤷♀️
The 48-year-old (or was he eternally 12 in his mind? 🤔) was enjoying a 29-year vacation courtesy of Her Majesty’s Prison Service for some… *ahem*… “child sex offenses” at the prestigious British maximum security resort, HMP Wakefield, when he allegedly had his throat redecorated by a fellow guest after the morning cell-unlocking ceremony (which, I hear, is lovely this time of year 🔪).
Sources say Watkins‘s new artistic neck tattoo involved a jugular slashing, causing him to, shall we say, dramatically reduce his blood volume. You know, the usual Tuesday. 🩸
An anonymous “source” (probably the prison gossip columnist) whispered to The Sun: “[Ian] was, like, totally targeted by another inmate who shanked him in the neck. The guards, bless their hearts, rushed to the scene – but, like, there was nothing they could do. It was a total bloodbath, alarms blaring, the works! 🚨 Police and ambulances arrived, and everyone was sent to their rooms. The end.”
A Prison Service spokesperson (probably yawning) stated: “Yeah, we’re aware of some shenanigans at HMP Wakefield this morning. Can’t say more; the fuzz is poking around.” 👮♀️
West Yorkshire Police chirped: “At 9:39 AM, we received a call from HMP Wakefield about a prisoner getting a boo-boo. Sadly, he was pronounced dead. Our detectives are on it, because, you know, paperwork. 😴”
Remember that time Watkins got shanked at the same prison in 2023? Ah, memories! Just a flesh wound, they said. He was even taken hostage by three inmates before being released six hours later. Good times, good times. 🎉
Back in 2013, Watkins was found guilty of, like, a gazillion child sex offenses. It all came to light during a drug investigation. Because, of course it did. 💊
After Watkins was arrested in 2012 for drug charges, including the ever-classy possession of meth and coke, police found some interesting things on his computer. According to the Guardian, it was “overwhelming evidence that he was a pedophile.” At least 90 “artistic” photos of children aged 2 to 14. How… inspiring. 🖼️
Six brave souls came forward with allegations against Watkins, which led to him being locked up for 35 years. Well deserved! 👏
Watkins admitted to attempting rape and sexually assaulting a child under 13, but he pleaded not guilty to rape. He also admitted to conspiracy, sexual assault, possessing indecent images, and even possessing “extreme” images involving animals. What a renaissance man! 👨🎨
Initially, Ian whined about being the “victim of a malicious campaign,” claiming he was being stalked by “a crazed fan.” Sure, Jan. 🙄
Watkins‘s (ex)bandmates in LOSTPROPHETS were so disgusted, they broke up in 2013. They then formed NO DEVOTION. How very dramatic! 🎭
LOSTPROPHETS were a thing from 1997 and sold 3.5 million albums. Remember “Last Train Home”? It was a No. 1 hit in 2004. Can you believe it? 🚂
In August 2019, Watkins was found guilty of having a mobile phone in prison. Apparently, he used it to call an old flame and then hid it where the sun don’t shine. Classy! 🍑
Watkins tried to convince the jury that he was threatened by fellow inmates, but he refused to name names. Probably because he was afraid of what they’d do to his other orifices. 😬
According to Watkins, the inmates at HMP Wakefield were “murderers and handy.” Handy? With what, shanks? 🛠️ “You would not want to mess with them,” he advised. Too late, Ian. Too late. 👋
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