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Prosecutors say the attack on Ian Watkins was a planned murder carried out in a Wakefield prison cell.
Rico Gedel allegedly stabbed Watkins three times in the head and neck with a home-made knife.
CCTV showed Gedel entering Watkins’ cell for about 20 seconds before the attack.
Dodsworth is accused of aiding the murder and was seen with the weapon after the attack.
Watkins reportedly told staff outsiders about the attack and was pronounced dead shortly after.
Gedel allegedly taunted prison staff, saying if he killed Watkins, they could be dealing with someone famous.
Investigators found a homemade knife with blood on it at a bin before the prisoners were locked in cells.
Gedel reportedly appeared ‘perky’ and unchallenged as officers detained him after the incident.
The incident occurred on B wing at HMP Wakefield, where Watkins was serving a lengthy sentence.
The court stated the attack may have been motivated by existing grudges in the prison environment.

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Prosecution says Rico Gedel attacked Ian Watkins with a homemade bladed weapon in a Wakefield cell.
Samuel Dodsworth is accused of assisting by disposing of the weapon used in the murder.
The attack occurred on the morning of October 11 at HMP Wakefield, the court hears.
Watkins was described as a high-profile prisoner prior to the incident.
CCTV footage is said to form much of the evidence in the case.
The court described a 30-minute window for the attack on Watkins.
The defendants were moved to the same wing before the incident.
The prosecution cited potential grudges against child offenders in prison.
The trial is ongoing with CCTV footage and witness testimony central to the case.
The case centers on whether the attack was a joint offence between the two defendants.

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crime9h ago

In Wakefield prison, Rico Gedel allegedly murdered Ian Watkins in a 20-second cell attack, with court testimony detailing the fatal wounds.
Rico Gedel is accused of carrying out the fatal stabbing while Samuel Dodsworth acted as a lookout and disposed of the weapon.
Watkins, jailed for child sex offences, was attacked as officers unlocked doors on the morning of October 11, 2025.
Gedel allegedly told a guard, 'If I’ve killed him, you could be talking to someone famous,' during the investigation.
Watkins was previously jailed in 2013 for child sexual activity and the attempted rape of an 11-month-old baby.
The court heard Gedel had access to Watkins’ cell and the attack occurred while maintenance work was carried out nearby.
Jurors were told some inmates believed imprisonment was 'too good' for child sex offenders, motivating the attack.
Watkins' death led to a murder investigation and police involvement after the attack.
Gedel's trial is ongoing as the prosecution presents testimony on the crime and weapon used.
The incident occurred at HMP Wakefield, a high-security prison nicknamed 'Monster Mansion'.

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#4 out of 4

crime9h ago

Gedel allegedly attacked Ian Watkins in his Wakefield cell and passed the weapon to another inmate.
Watkins was described as a high-profile inmate who had received threats from other prisoners.
The attack occurred on October 11 at HMP Wakefield, according to the court opening.
Gedel reportedly said after the attack that he had a good night’s sleep Watkins lad.
Prosecutors call the stabbing a joint offence between Gedel and Dodsworth.
Dodsworth and Gedel deny murder and possession of a makeshift knife in prison.
CCTV showed Gedel entering Watkins’ cell and then leaving 20 seconds later.
Watkins died from his injuries and was declared dead just before 10:15 a.m.
The trial opened with details of the weapon, the motivation, and the suspects.
The court heard Gedel waited for guards to be out of sight before striking.

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