Who is Ian Watkins? Biography, Wiki
Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales in 1977, Ian Watkins is the former frontman of the Welsh rock band The Lostprophets. He is currently serving a prison sentence for 13 felonies of child molestation.
Ian Watkins Age
He was born on 30th July 1977 and is currently 42 years old.
Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Criminal Status
Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins is currently in prison for a series of heinous child abuse crimes.
In August 2023, while serving his sentence, the pedophile rock star was injured in a prison attack and taken to the hospital.
Crimes
The dirty former rocker was sentenced to prison in 2013 after a dramatic trial, including for the attempted rape of a newborn.
Early in the trial, he changed his admission of guilt, admitting to attempting to rape a fan’s baby and conspiring to rape another child.
The day after the release of the last Lostprophets album, Weapons, Watkins recorded himself engaging in sexual acts with a young child.
Speaking to Cardiff Crown Court, the Monster claimed he had no recollection of the heinous attacks as he was a “heavy user” of methamphetamine at the time.
His two co-defendants, fans and the victims’ mothers were sentenced to 14 and 17 years in prison respectively.
How Long Will Ian Watkins Spend in Prison?
As previously reported, Watkins was sentenced to 35 years in prison in 2013.
Watkins was denied an opportunity to appeal his 35-year sentence a year after his incarceration.
Lord Justice Christopher Pitchford said his crimes were of “such a shocking depravity” that the lengthy sentence was justified.
He explained that the judge accurately assessed the seriousness of his crime and that the verdict was not “extremely unfair”.
Watkins’ sentence was increased by 10 months in 2019 after he was found guilty of using a banned mobile phone while in prison to contact several kinky women from his cell.
Was Ian Watkins Stabbed in Prison?
Watkins was hospitalized in August 2023 after being pinned down and then “beaten up” and stabbed by three other stragglers.
The siege of HMP Wakefield reportedly ended when a “tornado” team of specially trained riot police officers threw stun grenades into the cell where Watkins was being held.
According to one report, he was stabbed in the neck and taken to Leeds Infirmary for life-saving treatment.
The obnoxious ex-rocker was believed to be in critical condition in a hospital.
An investigation is ongoing and the kidnappers are believed to be in custody.
A source said: “Watkins was attacked by three pretty tough robbers today.”
“They grabbed him in the B wing and dragged him to a cell where they abused and barricaded him.”
“He was screaming and obviously scared and fearing for his life.”
“They sealed off the entire wing and then sent in riot squads.”
“Other prisoners heard three violent flashes as officers entered the cell and threw grenades to stun and surprise the attackers.”
“It seems that the prison guards could have saved his life.”
“Apparently Watkins is disliked because of his personality and he walks around with a huge target on his back.”
“They had it on a Saturday, which is usually quieter and less staffed, and that seems to have been planned.”
“People heard he was ill when he came out, but he’ll probably survive.”
“They took him to Leeds and he was still in hospital.”
A Prison Service spokesman added: “Police are investigating an incident that occurred at HMP Wakefield on Saturday.”
“We are unable to comment further while the police investigate.”
Ian Watkins’s Net Worth
According to various online media sources, famous rock singer Ian Watkins’ net worth at age 42 is 23 Million US Dollars. Earned Silver as a professional rock singer.
