The notorious child murderer Ian Huntley will be denied a funeral service and his remains will be handed over to his family following his death in prison, it has been confirmed. Relatives of the 52-year-old have reportedly rejected the option of a taxpayer-funded ceremony, citing a desire to show respect for the families of his victims.
Huntley, who was serving a life sentence at HMP Frankland for the 2002 murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, died in hospital on March 7, 2026. His death followed a brutal attack in a prison workshop on February 26, where he was allegedly struck repeatedly with a metal pole. The assault was so severe that Huntley was left with catastrophic brain trauma and was reportedly blinded before his life support was switched off.
A source close to the situation stated that there would be “no service, no memorial, and no mourners.” They added that the family remains “utterly appalled” by his crimes and intends to receive his ashes after a quiet cremation.
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Anthony Russell, 43, a fellow inmate and convicted triple killer, has been charged with Huntley’s murder. Russell appeared before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court earlier this month via video link. Reports from within HMP Frankland suggest that a fight broke out between the two men during a work assignment, with some inmates allegedly cheering as the attack unfolded.
Justice Minister Sarah Sackman previously addressed concerns regarding the cost of the killer’s final arrangements, stating that Huntley deserved nothing more than the “absolute bare minimum.”