Just a day before his arrest, disgraced rock singer Ian Watkins posted a chilling final message online: “Well… that escalated pretty quickly… I do apologise.” The haunting tweet has resurfaced after the former Lostprophets frontman was found dead in prison following a brutal attack.
Watkins, 48, was serving a 35-year sentence at HMP Wakefield for horrific child sex crimes that shocked the world. Once a rising star who performed alongside Metallica and Slipknot, his fame crumbled in 2013 after being convicted of 13 sexual offences, including the attempted rape of a baby.
Emergency crews tried to save him after the assault, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have since charged two inmates, aged 25 and 43, with his murder. “Detectives are investigating and enquiries remain ongoing,” officials confirmed.
His last words now stand as a grim echo of his downfall. From chart-topping fame to infamy and death behind bars, Watkins’ story is a haunting reminder that evil never hides forever.
