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.
As reported by prison authorities, Fenton had fashioned the arms from metal guide bars on his typewriter. He was penalized 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 crimes.