Three Prisoners Charged with Murder of Child Killer Kyle Bevan
Three men have been charged with murder following the death of Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield on Wednesday, 5 November.
Court Appearances
Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 56, and David Taylor, 63, appeared separately via video link at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Friday. All three defendants wore grey tracksuits and were remanded into custody. They are scheduled to appear again at Leeds Crown Court on Monday.
Defendants' Responses
- Fellows and Newell only confirmed their names, dates of birth, and understanding of the proceedings.
- Taylor stated,
“Absolutely not. I'm innocent.”
Each hearing lasted just over a minute. District Judge Charlotte Holland ordered the defendants to remain in custody pending a pre-trial hearing.
Background of the Case
Kyle Bevan was serving a minimum 28-year sentence after being convicted in April 2023 for the murder of Lola James, his partner's two-year-old daughter. Bevan inflicted fatal head injuries during a six-hour attack in 2020 in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
Author’s summary: Three inmates have been charged with killing Kyle Bevan, a child murderer who died in custody, with all appearing in court and denied or confirmed the charges.