Three Prisoners Charged with Murder of Child Killer at HMP Wakefield Appear in Court
Kyle Bevan, 33, died at the West Yorkshire prison on Wednesday morning. He had been serving a life sentence for the murder of his partner's two-year-old daughter, Lola James, who suffered 101 distinct injuries, including a catastrophic brain injury.
The child’s injuries were so severe that doctors compared them to those sustained in a high-speed car crash, with evidence suggesting weapons had been used.
Charges and Court Proceedings
Mark Fellows, 45; Lee Newell, 56; and David Taylor, 63, have all been charged with Bevan's murder. They appeared via videolink at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Friday.
- Fellows and Newell only confirmed their identities and acknowledged the charges.
- Taylor declared to the court,
"I am innocent."
All three suspects have been remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Monday.
Background on the Victim
Kyle Bevan was convicted for the brutal killing of Lola James in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in 2020. The court heard that Lola endured extreme abuse, with her injuries described in detail during the trial at Swansea Crown Court.
"The injuries were likened by doctors to a high-speed car crash, and there was evidence of weapons being used."
The case has drawn attention to the severity of child abuse and its tragic outcomes.
Author's Summary
This case highlights the grave consequences of child abuse and the legal actions taken after the murder of a convicted child killer in prison.
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