Key Highlights
- Ian Huntley remains critically ill after an attack in a British maximum security prison.
- Huntley was blinded and is not expected to regain consciousness following the assault.
- The 52-year-old served life for murdering Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.
- A source quoted by The Sun said Huntley never recovered from the attack.
Blind Justice: A Grim Saga Continues
Huntley, a notorious double murderer, has been dealt another blow in his already tumultuous existence. On 26 February this year, he was attacked in HMP Frankland’s workshop, leaving him critically ill and, according to The Sun, possibly permanently blind.
A Brutal Assault
The attack by an inmate armed with a metal bar left Huntley suffering severe brain trauma. This is not the first time such incidents have plagued his life; in 2010, he was slashed by Damien Fowkes, who described him as “a notorious child killer.” Despite being under close observation, Huntley’s assailant managed to incapacitate him again.
Life Support and Despair
Huntley has been kept on life support after the recent assault. His only daughter, Samantha Bryan, reacted with stark honesty when speaking to The Sun: “There’s a special place in hell waiting for him.” It’s hard not to agree; Huntley murdered ten-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, dumping their bodies in a ditch after they left a family barbecue.
Close Monitoring
The attack was the latest attempt on Huntley’s life. His prison service has always maintained a tight watch over him to prevent such incidents. The 40-year sentence recommended by the courts for his Soham murders underscores the severity of his crimes. In 2010, when Fowkes attacked him, Huntley suffered a “severe, gaping cut to the left side of his neck” requiring extensive medical intervention.
At least, that’s the plan.
