Ian Huntley, known for the tragic Soham murders, has reportedly died following an attack at HMP Frankland. His daughter, Samantha Bryan, has spoken out for the first time, expressing relief at his passing and suggesting his ashes be unceremoniously flushed down the toilet. Samantha, who never met Huntley, feels he doesn’t deserve the dignity of a funeral or grave. “I was over the moon, to be honest,” she said regarding the news of his death.
Huntley, who took the lives of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, died after suffering severe head injuries when attacked with a metal bar by a fellow inmate. Despite being taken to hospital, his life support was turned off following his irreversible vegetative state.
Samantha’s mother, Katie Bryan, shared the ongoing fear she harboured that Huntley might one day seek them out. With his death, she feels a weight has been lifted.
Durham Constabulary is investigating the attack, with a file being prepared for potential charges. This incident concludes a dark chapter, reminding many of the heart-wrenching events that shook the nation over two decades ago.