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Watkins's former partner 'relieved' singer is dead
The Independent
|October 13, 2025
The former girlfriend of paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has spoken out after he was killed in prison.
The 48-year-old former frontman was attacked in HMP Wakefield on Saturday morning, while serving 29 years for a number of child sex offences. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Joanne Mjadzelics, who was instrumental in exposing his crimes, said: “This is a big shock, but I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. I was always waiting for this phone call.
“He was walking around with a target on his back from the first day he entered the prison.
“I have always been scared of him getting out and tracking me down or something, so this is a relief.”
Since Watkins was jailed in 2013 for nearly three decades, Ms Mjadzelics has suffered with PTSD and self-harming issues as a result of their relationship.
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