Ian Huntley, the former school caretaker convicted of murdering 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham in 2002, was reportedly attacked in prison. However, as of April 26, 2026, there is no official confirmation of his death. News reports claiming he was killed in the attack remain unverified by authorities.
The attack allegedly occurred at HMP Frankland in County Durham, where Huntley is serving life sentences. Details are scarce, and the Ministry of Justice has not released a statement. The claim that he purchased a Bat Out of Hell CD before the attack is unsubstantiated and not found in any official records.
Huntley was convicted in 2003 for the murders of the two girls in Soham, Cambridgeshire. He has been a high-profile inmate, previously attacked in 2010 and 2017. The current incident is under investigation, but no reliable sources confirm his death.
