Soham killer Ian Huntley was cremated without a funeral service or mourners, according to reports. Huntley was sentenced to a minimum of 40 years in prison in December 2003 for the murders of ten-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.

Prison Attack and Death

Huntley was left in a comatose state after being attacked by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland, a high-security prison in County Durham. An inquest revealed he suffered a fatal head injury after being struck nine times with a three-foot metal bar in a prison workshop.

He was taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary and placed in a medically induced coma before passing away on March 7 this year.

Charges and Cremation

Inmate Anthony Russell, 43, who is serving a whole life order for triple murder and rape, has been charged with Huntley's murder. Following his death, Huntley received a taxpayer-funded cremation in a £265 eco-friendly coffin.

Family's Decision

Huntley's family are believed to have declined the Ministry of Justice's (MoJ) offer of a £3,000 funeral as a show of respect to the families of his victims. His ashes were sent to his mother, Lynda Richards.

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