Ian Huntley's Chilling Six-Word Prophecy Before Near-Fatal Jail Attack
A prison source has disclosed the chilling six-word prophecy that double child murderer Ian Huntley shared with family and friends prior to a brutal assault that left him in a critical condition with just a 5% chance of survival. The notorious killer, responsible for the deaths of 10-year-olds Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells in Soham in 2002, openly expressed fears of being fatally attacked while serving his 40-year sentence at HMP Frankland in County Durham.
Huntley's Fears and the Attack Details
According to the source, Huntley knew he was deeply hated within the prison system, with five or six inmates openly stating they would kill him if given the opportunity. He reportedly told relatives and the few friends he has that "they'll get me sooner or later", indicating he anticipated an attack. Huntley even expressed a desire for any potential killing to be quick and painless, highlighting his acute awareness of the dangers he faced.
The attack occurred in a recycling workshop inside the jail, where Huntley was reportedly assaulted with a 3ft-long iron bar. This incident left his head severely injured, described as being "split in two", and medical staff initially gave him only a 5% chance of survival. As of the latest update, a Durham Constabulary spokesperson confirmed that the 52-year-old man remains in hospital in a serious condition with no changes overnight.
Suspect and Prison Security Concerns
The prime suspect in the attack has been named as triple killer Anthony Russell, although police and prison authorities have not officially confirmed his identity. Huntley was being held on an "enhanced" wing at HMP Frankland, a segregated area designed to protect high-profile inmates from the general prison population. However, the source noted that despite this protection, Huntley had recently begun working in a prison workshop and using the gym, which brought him into closer contact with other prisoners who might wish to target him.
Concerns have been raised about prison security, as Huntley reportedly worried that the protection he had been receiving had diminished in the lead-up to the attack. The source emphasized that this threat had been brewing for longer than just a few weeks, with intelligence reports and direct warnings from inmates indicating an imminent assault. Huntley was reluctant to report his fears but relied on prison officers to keep him safe, prompting questions about their actions during the incident.
Background and Ongoing Investigation
Ian Huntley was 28 years old when he murdered Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells in 2002, a crime that shocked the nation and led to his lengthy imprisonment. The attack on him underscores the volatile environment within high-security prisons, where notorious offenders often face significant risks from other inmates. The investigation into the assault is ongoing, with authorities yet to release formal statements regarding the suspect or potential charges.
This revelation sheds light on the grim realities of life behind bars for high-profile criminals, where even segregated protection may not be sufficient to prevent violent incidents. As Huntley fights for his life in hospital, the case continues to draw attention to issues of prison safety and the management of dangerous offenders within the UK's correctional system.
