At the time of his conviction, he allegedly told a female fan who visited him prison"I do not know what everybody is getting so freaked out about." For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Ian Watkins is serving a 29-year jail term for sex offences, Watkins begged the mum for selfies, signing off 'Love Trouble', The pervert pleaded for pictures in early letters between the pair, He later talked about sending a 'Gold letter' before signing off 'Love Boy Wonder', HMP Wakefield has become known as Monster Mansion, Police and CPS on 35 years jail for Ian Watkins, The former Lostprophets frontman was jailed in 2013, Watkins was jailed for a string of sex offences including attempting to rape a baby, receives "hundreds and hundreds of pages of letters" behind bars, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). EVIL paedophile Ian Watkins has raked in about 100,000 from music sales and royalties since his arrest on child sex charges last year. The disgraced star ran a profile under the name "f***nastyf***you" and posted pictures of himself having sex with women and men. He said: "When I was in high school it was awesome. You totally betrayed that trust. "He is the scum of the earth AND has possibly been the scum of the earth for a very, very long time and nobody knew. When she failed to win the Head of . Robert Pasbani October 9, 2017. 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Ian Watkins' former girlfriend has told a court she took a mother who was later convicted of plotting to let the Lostprophets singer rape her baby to police but was ignored. "The reason for this decision is that we believe that there is potentially a serious threat towards your daughter's safety and your own wellbeing. She told a pal she felt scared. He finished in fourth place. He also confessed to conspiring to rape a child, three counts of sexual assault involving children, seven involving taking, making or possessing indecent images of children and one of possessing an extreme pornographic image involving a sex act on an animal. The drug-crazed former lead singer with multi-million selling band Lostprophets plotted the abuse with two mothers in a series of text and internet . She was told by prison bosses the sicko poses "a serious threat towards your daughter's safety and your own wellbeing". At one point she took one of the mothers that Watkins was grooming to the police, telling them that the woman was "totally obsessed with Watkins and her baby will be raped by him". | Think you can handle that? I was nave. Metal Crimes His devotees also posted chilling messages on Facebook. A 15-year-old female fan added: "I don't still like him as a person, but I doubt many people do but that doesn't change how their music sounds it's still good. This cult has a shrine of Ian Watkins and meetup for coffee every weekend. Terms and He made his 0.5 million dollar fortune with Lostprophets. Disgusted Stacie Rushby, Watkins' ex-partner, has now painfully lifted the lid on her past life with reviled Watkins before his shocking descent into child abuse, including one attempt to rape a tiny baby. "I hope something will happen to change that perception of people. SEQUENCE INITIATED". You will not meet a 23-year-old athlete who is more polite . I was totally in love with the man, yet he sent me this picture. I think he's a bit of a flirt and it was just flirty stuff which went both ways, it was harmless. Left: Ian Watkins before his arrest, in 2010. The 36 . What happened? Social Media I thought all the attention was great. While some rumours about Watkins' sexual proclivities had circulated on Lostprophets message boards, most fans had no warning that a band they loved would become toxic overnight. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. How Britain Finally Turned Into a Nation of Paedophile Hunters, My Six Years with Jimmy Savile: An Interview with His Biographer. Ian 'H' Watkins. A mother naturally loves, protects, shields, nurtures and Information Watkins told the hearing he keeps letters in his cell from female fans describing their sexual fantasies. The 42-year-old was found with the phone in HMP Wakefield, West Yorkshire, where he is . Left: Ian Watkins before his arrest, in 2010. October 16, 2017, 4:31am. Don't believe a thing. ", Lostprophets at Reading Festival in 2010. We thought, 'There must be some mistake here. "Mega Lolz" was a catchphrase of Watkins', used on Lostprophets merchandise and then, most chillingly, by him to describe his own crimes. was described by the judge as a "dangerous sexual predator" after How? The most disturbing products include a baby t-shirt and a toddler pullover hoodie with the phrase emblazoned across them. ", Stacie described Watkins as 'a rock' - years before his twisted fantasies became a reality - when her life was 'at its lowest point.'. "Maybe he didn't even know until something triggered it off.". I don't think he's evil, he's someone who needs help.". He's ruined lives, he's hurt his family and friends, let a lot of people down, ruined careers and every person who has been in his life has been affected massively by his actions. The former Lostprophets vocalist is still a major scum bag. Stacie revealed how the rocker described to her how he binged on cocaine to 'get to a different frame of mind, to get into the dark side.'. Ian Watkins Facts & Wiki Where does Ian Watkins live? If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, or 0800 1111 if you're under 18. betrayal by exposing them to the paedophile. But the couple added they would not abandon Watkins, instead hoping he can be rehabilitated. By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content. He wrote back saying that he loved her. "I do not know what everybody is getting so freaked out about.". Twitter Clock's ticking", In a later message, he wrote: "I think you should send me pics. The Sultan of Swing. That is count 8. A Tsunami of Swagger. That a simple unchecked mobile phone could have helped to prevent further abuse by Watkins is unthinkable, and is just one cause for significant concern amongst this catalogue of basic failures. To be fair, I don't think you're ready for that type of knowledge just yet. March 07, 2016 - 17:02 GMT Gemma Strong. anyone else out to dry, why are you bothering, why would you want She told the trial that Watkins had described raping a 12-year-old girl in Los Angeles, and then, the following December, sent her a photograph of a five-year-old girl, who he described as "super flirty", posing with cocaine. Sarah O'Connell interviews Ian H Watkins about Steps, auditioning for the band, working with Claire Richards, Lisa Scott-Lee, Faye Tozer, and Lee Latchford-E. These offences are so horrific. "But that's also why he prayed on the vulnerable. "At which point he would pick them up by telling them what they wanted to hear, which made them feel better about themselves. The depraved former Lostprophets singer posed online . I thought all the attention was great., He now keeps quiet about the connection, saying: I was nave. Former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has been found guilty of possessing a mobile phone while in prison. The 36-year old Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was charged today after pleading guilty to 13 child sex offences. The Baptist Minister told the Daily Mail: There are things I may well want to say to him. I was completely confused. 2 (Days 21 & 26) Time will tell. The musician is dating , his starsign is Leo and he is now 45 years of age. A week beforehand, the administrator posted: Just realised in a weeks time its Ians BD! He said: When I was in high school it was awesome. Despite the horrific nature of his crimes, Mr Davies said he They are all under 25, they are all quite young. The first "liked" a track uploaded by a fan of his, Laim McKenzie, whose Soundcloud account is @MEGALELZ. dont want to be known as the brother of Ian Watkins.. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. You would think after being outed and shamed and sent to prison, Watkins would have found the error in his ways, but sadly he hadn't. Shops pulled their records from their shelves. Earlier this month, it was reported that a 21-year-old woman's two year-old daughter has been taken into care after the young mother began a relationship with Watkins, who is currently inside HMP Wakefield serving a 35-year sentence. But the allegations do not come as a shock for many, an online blog, revealing Watkins was arrested in December 2012 along with two female fans Woman A 21 . Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Disgusted Stacie Rushby has now painfully lifted the lid on her past life with the reviled Lostprophets singer before his shocking descent into child abuse. He makes people feel very uncomfortable he is vile. There are worrying posts on message boards which seem to suggest Watkins' paedophile tendencies were widely known, at least among fans. The family believe that Watkins changed after his band the Lost Prophets became famous in the United States. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Former Lostprophets star has been sentenced to 35 years in jail for attempting to rape a baby and other child sex offences, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Full of pics and video of us being very bad. It's been three years since formerLostprophetsfrontman Ian Watkinswas sentenced to 35 years in prisonfor sexually abusing infant children (toput it mildly), saying at the document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); (913) 768-8062. for Watkins' own mother who he said was seriously ill after a Ian Watkins' stepfather has spoken of his anger toward the fallen rock star, saying he could "cheerfully knock him around a cell". Whos excited? The singer is father to twin boys Macsen and Cybi, five, who were born via a surrogate . He is presumably the product of a PCP-fueled affair between his mother Monica Gallagher and Frank Gallagher's brother, Clayton Gallagher, in the summer of 1995. "I don't want to be known as the brother of Ian . The mother then visited the shamed rocker in prison, noticed he'd put on weight, hair had gone gray and his teeth rotted. "It's hard not to think that whatever he does is cool, because I used to think that," said one 27-year-old male fan. She said a police officer dismissed her claim by saying that she had clearly just been "really upset" by her ex-boyfriend. betrayal?. Theres no way that this is true'. If you want me to, I'll send it. It seems like Watkins is in a relatively low-security prison, which blows me away. Now a proud mother, she says she was pilloried with abuse from people who accused of her not spotting Watkins' perverted ways. It's been three years since formerLostprophetsfrontman Ian Watkinswas sentenced to 35 years in prisonfor sexually abusing infant children (toput it mildly), saying at the time in 2014,he did it for the LOLZ. His typical Saturday would involve an ice bath to help his body recover from the night . I didn't think this needed to be said but, hey, young women stay the fuck away from this guy! and on TV in the 2007 series of Celebrity Big Brother. Watkins biological father died when he was a young child and he was raised by John and Elaine in Pontypridd, Wales. He may of always been that way too, he just covered it up well. What they found instead was that the "initial police assessment of [Mjadzelics'] credibility impacted negatively on the police response over a four year period". While bandmates and fans didn't know what Watkins was up to, South Wales Police had been told long before. "We just left the magistrates court in a state of absolute despair and shock. by the Independent Police Complaints Commission into Place cherishes. I guess we will see! His mother, who had a kidney transplant two years ago, is in serious ill health, exacerbated by the stress of finding out about his crimes. It comes three years after his messy split from partner of ten years Craig Ryder Credit: Planet . Even paving stones engraved with their lyrics in their hometown of Pontypridd were pulled up and destroyed. A raft of messages were also left for him on his birthday on July 30. The mum-of-onehad a previous sexual encounter shortly after Watkins found fame as frontman of Welsh rock band Lostprophets. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ian Watkins Came fourth in the 5th series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2007. 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Ian 'H' Watkins has found love with dancer-turned-tour-manager Tom Hope Credit: Instagram. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Archive/PA Images. Today the band announced they are to reform under the name No Devotion featuring a new singer, ex-Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly. . He was jailed for an extra 10 months after being found with a mobile phone up his bum inside high-security Wakefield Prison. Hehe.". Think you can handle that? Watkins was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court at the same time as two women, who cannot be named, who had offered their children to him. I hate him for what he's done, but at the same time, I don't hate him. There must be some reason for this. "Ian was loved, cherished, encouraged and nurtured. police as early as 2008 four years before he was finally Watkins referred to the mum as 'Minx', 'Pretty One' and 'Princess' in various letters - signing off as 'The King of Dancers', 'Trouble' and 'The Boy Wonder'. Other Facebook and Instagram pages dedicated to Watkins had more than 3,000 followers in total, and regularly posted old pictures of him some of which he posed with young female fans in. The world's population was 4,229,201,257 and there were an estimated year babies born throughout the world in 1977, Jimmy Carter (Democratic) was the president of the United States, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was "I Just Want to Be Your Everything" by Andy . And she told how, just before he was exposed to the world as a predatory paedophile, he had deteriorated into a 'fat mess' and 'lost soul', prone to persistent self-harming, with initials carved into his flesh. In April 2007, . I didn't feel there was a threat personally but I can see why they would think that and why they have to be careful. While it had been suggested that Watkins' fame had acted as a shield, in fact the IPCC investigation found that "there was no evidence to show that police inaction was a result of Watkins' celebrity". Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Ian Watkins family want to knock him around a cell but will, Extra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at Very, Up to 20% off & extra perks with Booking.com Genius Membership, Extra 25% off kitchen appliances using this AO discount code, 10% off sale orders 100+ with this Soak & Sleep discount code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK March 2023, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this March, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. They are the most heinous crimes. This must be investigated as a matter of urgency to ensure children are not being put at risk. It is not long before the communications turn to child sex abuse. November 26, 2013. Should I just bin it or did you still want it at some point? The depraved rocker will serve two thirds before being considered for release. The report added: "All those involved in responding accepted the initial sceptical view of Ms Mjadzelics' reports, demonstrating a lack of open-mindedness and professional curiosity. Because it gives me an Why? Scroll to continue reading. Ian Watkins (born 8 May 1976), known by his stage name as H (which stands for "hyperactive"), is a Welsh singer and actor. ", Many fans expressed sympathy for the remaining five members of Lostprophets, who released a statement after Watkins confessed, saying: "Many of you understandably want to know if we knew what Ian was doing. Watkins, now 42, made the phrase famous by plastering it across his own t-shirts, and the band would play gigs with it draped behind them. With the benefit of hindsight, this 2010 Myspace interview with the band features a deeply sinister moment in which Ian Watkins answers a question by online user "Babygirl". Something went wrong, please try again later. I wanna know what you think and if you like them. Watkins was to say you could not wait to stretch her. Ian Watkins, singer of Welsh rock band Lostprophets, pleads guilty to a series of "depraved" child sex offences including attempted rape of a baby. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. The next things I want to get from you are your phone number and lots of hot pics. After all the drama you've caused it's the least you can do. Do you even read my letters when you get them? I've seen a lot of fucked up stuff but that left me speechless. She combines a cheerful, ever helpful demeanor with thoroughness and efficiency. At the time of his conviction, he allegedly told a female fan who visited him prison "I do not know what everybody is getting so freaked out about." It looks like he could not stop his ways . In 2020, he competed in the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice.. Scroll Down and find everything about the Ian "H" Watkins you need to know, latest relationships update, Family and how qualified he is.
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