Ian Huntley's death means there's a new No 1 target in HMP FranklandThe fatal attack on Soham monster Huntley, 52, at HMP Frankland in Co Durham will have emboldened other inmates who know staff cannot always protect high-profile prisonersView 7 Images Soham monster Ian Huntley died several days after being attacked in jail (Image: Shutterstock)Notorious killers fear “they could be next” after Soham monster Ian Huntley was bludgeoned to death in a prison attack. Following the attack, near-death Huntley was taken to hospital but had his life support machine turned off last week. Dubbed "Monster Mansion", Frankland’s other infamous killers include Wayne Couzens - reckoned to be a prime target. The prison source said: “Couzens is already getting abuse and threats every day. You have to remember that prison life is incredibly boring.

Source: Daily Mirror March 14, 2026 14:08 UTC