According to prison officials, Fenton had made the weapons from metal guide bars on his typewriter. He was cited for having a 15-inch sharpened steel rod, complete with a plastic handle, hidden under his pillow in his cell. Fenton said he was motivated to attack out of anger at Devlin's crimes.
According to correctional staff, Fenton had created the arms from metal guide bars on his typewriter. He was reprimanded for concealing a 15-inch sharpened steel rod with a plastic handle under his pillow in his cell. Fenton stated he was driven by anger towards Devlin's offenses.