History of Kyle Bevan as three charged with murder of child killer

History of Kyle Bevan and Charges in His Death

Kyle Bevan, convicted of murdering his stepdaughter, was serving a life sentence at HMP Wakefield. Three men have been charged following his death in custody earlier this week.

Details of Bevan's Death and Charges

Bevan, 33, was found dead in his cell at 8:25 am on Wednesday, November 5. West Yorkshire Police confirmed that 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 Bevan's Conviction

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.

Circumstances of the Crime

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 hospital four days later. Bevan denied the abuse, claiming the family dog pushed Lola down the stairs.

Other Convictions Related to the Case

Lola’s mother, Sinead James, was found guilty of causing or allowing the death of her daughter. She was sentenced to six years in prison for this.

Additional Trial Information

During the four-week trial, it was revealed that Bevan and James met on Facebook in February 2020. Bevan moved into the family home in Haverfordwest shortly after they began their relationship.

"He was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 28 years."

"Bevan inflicted 'catastrophic' brain injuries on Lola at the family home in Haverfordwest."

Author's summary: Kyle Bevan, serving life for murdering his stepdaughter, was found dead in prison; three men now face charges connected to his death amid the tragic family history.

Liverpool Echo — 2025-11-07