Rico Gedel

Rico Gedel is a prisoner currently accused of the murder of Ian Watkins, the former singer of the band Lostprophets. The alleged murder took place on October 11th in HMP Wakefield, a high-security prison. According to court testimony, Gedel reportedly attacked Watkins, who was serving a lengthy sentence for child sexual offenses, with a homemade knife. During the incident, Gedel allegedly boasted to guards about his potential fame stemming from the act. The trial has faced legal complications, leading to the discharge of the jury and a scheduled retrial. Gedel's case is significant due to the high-profile nature of the victim and the violent circumstances of the alleged crime within a prison setting.