Ian Watkins’ Lostprophets bandmate responds after the paedophile singer was killed in prison
‘I can assure you had any of us known, he’d never of made it as far as prison’
Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, who was serving 29 years for child s*x offences, was killed in prison over the weekend by two men also serving time in the Category A prison HMP Wakefield.
Welsh rock band Lostprophets released five studio albums between 1997 and 2012. Started by Ian Watkins and Lee Gaze, the band later added to its ranks with Mike Lewis, Stuart Richardson, Jamie Oliver, DJ Stepzak, Mike Chiplin, Ilan Rubin, and Luke Johnson.
Their careers came to a screeching halt in 2012 when the home of lead singer Ian Watkins was raided on drug-related charges. What they actually found was much more disturbing, with computers, phones and electronic equipment taken in as evidence. He was later found guilty of a range of abhorrent child-related crimes and was subsequently sentenced to 29 years in prison.
Credit: West Yorkshire Police
Two men, aged 25 and 43, have since been arrested for his murder, which took place on Saturday, October 11.
“A man aged 48 was found with serious injuries. Despite medical attention he was pronounced dead at the scene. Two men aged 25 and 43 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in police custody,” West Yorkshire Police said in a statement. “Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are investigating and inquiries remain ongoing.”
Lee Gaze replied to a fan after the death of Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins
Lee Gaze and Ian Watkins were the driving force behind the band’s creation, and following the news on Saturday, Lee has responded to a few people on Twitter.
Credit: Twitter
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“@shinjukutheif1 Hope you are ok bud must be wank to live and go through this all again. Onwards, don’t look back,” one person wrote, to which Lee responded, “Onwards and upwards.”
Other people analysed previous clips of the band, questioning whether his bandmates knew of his “sick” perversions.
“Yeh, and that sick cunt obvs knew what he was saying. I can assure you had any of us known he’d never of made it as far as prison,” he responded, adding to someone who seemed to accuse him of knowing, “Watch what you say online or be prepared to back it up. You’ve been warned.”
Amongst some nasty clap backs directed at critics, he posted prayer emojis to lots of people who wished him and the other members of the band well.
“Thanks for the kind words,” he replied to another.
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