The ex-girlfriend who exposed notorious rock musician Ian Watkins has expressed surprise at the delay in his demise by fellow inmates.
Jo Mjadzelics, 48, was the whistleblower who initially alerted authorities to Watkins’ disturbing inclinations towards children, which went unheeded. Watkins, 48, was fatally assaulted in prison, where he was serving a lengthy sentence for various sexual crimes, including offenses against minors and infants at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire.
Reports confirm that Watkins was attacked with a knife by another prisoner on a Saturday morning. West Yorkshire Police disclosed that detectives from the homicide and major inquiry team are investigating the incident following a report from prison staff. Watkins was declared dead at the scene.
Mjadzelics had an intermittent relationship with Watkins starting in 2006 when the musician contacted her on MySpace and disclosed his disturbing desires. Despite her efforts to alert authorities for four years about Watkins’ predatory behavior towards children, her warnings were consistently disregarded.
Watkins was eventually apprehended in September 2012 when police conducted a search of his residence in Pontypridd on a drug warrant. Reflecting on Watkins’ demise, Mjadzelics stated, “I was taken aback by the news, although not mournful. I’m only surprised it took nearly 13 years for this outcome.” She expressed concerns about Watkins seeking revenge if released.
The former Lostprophets frontman was sentenced in December 2013 for multiple child sex crimes, including the attempted assault of an infant. He received a 29-year imprisonment term with an additional six years on license, becoming eligible for parole after serving two-thirds of the sentence.
Two accomplices, mothers of abused children, were sentenced to 14 and 17 years. During sentencing, Mr. Justice Royce characterized the case as reaching new depths of depravity.
Despite admitting to some charges, Watkins pleaded not guilty to others, with an appeal to reduce his sentence rejected in 2014. In his heyday as a rock star, Watkins achieved immense success with millions of albums sold worldwide and massive arena audiences.
Established in 1997, Welsh rock band Lostprophets released five studio albums, including a UK chart-topping record and two Top 10 singles. They also enjoyed success in the US, with two albums entering the Top 40.
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