History of Kyle Bevan and the Murder Charges
Kyle Bevan was serving a life sentence at HMP Wakefield for murdering his stepdaughter. Earlier this week, three men were charged after Bevan was found dead in his prison cell.
Investigation and Charges
The investigation began after 33-year-old Bevan was discovered dead at 8:25 am on Wednesday, November 5. West Yorkshire Police announced that Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 56, and David Taylor, 63, have been charged with Bevan's murder. All have been remanded into custody and were scheduled to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.
Background on Kyle Bevan’s Conviction
Bevan was convicted for the murder of his two-year-old stepdaughter, Lola James, at Swansea Crown Court on April 4, 2023. 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 her daughter's death and sentenced to six years.
The court heard 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 the hospital four days later.
Bevan denied causing harm and claimed the family dog pushed Lola down the stairs. During the four-week trial, it was revealed that Bevan and James met on Facebook in February 2020 and that Bevan moved into the family home in Haverfordwest shortly after they met.
Key Facts
- Kyle Bevan died in his cell at HMP Wakefield on November 5, 2025.
- Three men have been charged with his murder and remanded into custody.
- Bevan was convicted for murdering his stepdaughter in 2023 and sentenced to life imprisonment.
- Sinead James, Lola’s mother, was sentenced to six years for causing or allowing the child's death.
- The injuries occurred in July 2020 and led to Lola’s death.
- Bevan and James met online shortly before the tragedy.
Author’s summary: Kyle Bevan, imprisoned for the murder of his stepdaughter, was found dead in prison, prompting murder charges against three others linked to his death.