History of Kyle Bevan as three charged with murder of child killer

History of Kyle Bevan and Recent Murder Charges

Kyle Bevan was serving a life sentence at HMP Wakefield for the murder of his stepdaughter. Earlier this week, three men were charged following Bevan's death in his prison cell.

Details of Bevan's Death and Charges

Bevan, 33, was found dead at 8:25 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5. West Yorkshire Police confirmed that Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 56, and David Taylor, 63, have been charged with his murder. All three men have been remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.

Bevan's Conviction for Child Murder

On April 4, 2023, Bevan was convicted at Swansea Crown Court for killing his two-year-old stepdaughter, Lola James. He received a life sentence with a minimum of 28 years to serve.

Bevan inflicted "catastrophic" brain injuries on Lola at the family home in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in the early hours of July 17, 2020. Lola died in hospital four days later.

Other Related Convictions

Lola’s mother, Sinead James, was also found guilty of causing or allowing her daughter's death and was sentenced to six years in prison.

Background of Bevan and Family

The court heard that Bevan denied harming Lola, claiming the family dog pushed her down the stairs. During the trial, it was revealed that Bevan and James met on Facebook in February 2020, and Bevan moved into the family home shortly thereafter.

Author’s summary: Kyle Bevan, convicted of murdering his stepdaughter, died in prison this week; three men have been charged with his murder amid ongoing investigations.

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