**Murder Charges Filed After Ian Watkins' Brutal Death** Two men have been charged with the murder of Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of Lostprophets, who was serving a lengthy prison sentence for child sex offences. West Yorkshire Police confirmed the charges following Watkins' death at HMP Wakefield on Saturday, 11 October. Watkins, aged 48, died from blood loss after an inmate reportedly slashed his throat. Despite the swift response from police and medical personnel, he could not be saved. The accused, Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, both inmates at Wakefield Prison, are set to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court. Police stated, "Detectives have charged two men with murder after the death of a prisoner at HMP Wakefield on Saturday." Sources indicate that Watkins was killed in a particularly brutal manner, with reports suggesting he was targeted in a violent attack. An insider described the incident, stating, "He was targeted by another inmate who shanked him in the neck. Guards were nearby and raced to the scene pretty quickly – but there was nothing they could do, and they could not save him." Following the attack, Watkins was airlifted to hospital, but the prison, often referred to as "Monster Mansion," was locked down. Watkins was serving a 35-year sentence after being convicted in 2013 of 13 child sex offences, including conspiring to rape an 11-month-old baby. His crimes were uncovered during a police raid in September 2012, initially intended for drug-related issues. During his time as the frontman of Lostprophets, which he co-founded in 1997, Watkins exploited his fame to abuse fans, with two mothers reportedly offering their babies to him. In court, he was described as "a determined and committed paedophile," and his actions were deemed "shocking" by Lord Justice Christopher Pitchford. In 2014, Watkins was denied the right to appeal his sentence, which was deemed appropriate given the severity of his offences. The investigation into his death continues, with further updates expected as the legal proceedings unfold.