History of Kyle Bevan and Murder Charges
Kyle Bevan was serving a life sentence at HMP Wakefield for the murder of his stepdaughter. Earlier this week, he was found dead in his cell, prompting a murder investigation.
Investigation and Charges
Bevan, aged 33, was discovered dead at 8:25 AM on Wednesday, November 5. West Yorkshire Police announced that three men—Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 56, and David Taylor, 63—have been charged with his murder. All three have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court.
Background of the Case
Bevan was convicted on April 4, 2023, at Swansea Crown Court for killing his two-year-old stepdaughter, Lola James. He received a life sentence with a minimum term of 28 years. Lola’s mother, Sinead James, was also found guilty of causing or allowing the child’s death and was sentenced to six years in prison.
The court stated that Bevan inflicted "catastrophic" brain injuries on Lola at their family home in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in the early hours of July 17, 2020. Lola died in hospital four days later.
Bevan denied causing harm and claimed the family dog had pushed Lola down the stairs. During the four-week trial, it was revealed that Bevan and Sinead James met on Facebook in February 2020, and Bevan moved into the family home shortly after.
Summary
The case highlights the tragic death of Lola James and the subsequent murder of her convicted killer, Kyle Bevan, with three men now facing charges in connection with Bevan's death.