HMP Frankland steak knife murderer died while waiting for release on compassionate grounds Joseph Turner - who plunged the knife into his ex's chest - passed away before application for compassionate release could be processed Updated Get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.