Child killer Ian Huntly will not get a funeral and his ashes will be handed to his family after he was beaten to death in prison, it is understood. Fears had been growing that the taxpayer would foot the bill for the vile murderer's funeral but a source close to the family has dispelled the rumours. They added: 'He will simply be cremated and his ashes handed to his family. In place of a funeral, Huntley's ashes will be scattered at a secret location over fears of reprisals, the source said. Justice Minister Sarah Sackman said: 'This man, Ian Huntley, doesn't deserve anything more than the absolute bare minimum.

Source: Daily Mail March 23, 2026 13:01 UTC