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1979

After the shocking death of punk singer Sidney 'Sid' Vicious three months ago, the tragedy surrounding his former girlfriend, Vanity Howard, has taken a new turn. Early last week, a close friend of Vicious and Howard, one Mickey Allen, turned himself in to the police, confessing to the murder of Howard in their hotel room last year.

The news comes as a startling revelation, as many believed Vicious himself to have been responsible for her death. Vanity, an underground fashion icon and muse to the punk rock scene, was found dead from a single stab wound in October of 1978. Authorities quickly arrested Vicious at the time, as he was the only person present in the room with her body. However, Allen's confession clears Vicious of direct involvement in her murder, although Vicious passed away before he could be exonerated.

Mickey Allen, a known associate of the punk scene and Vicious' long-time drug dealer, walked into the police station last Sunday and confessed to not only the murder of Vanity but also another chilling crime—the murder of Robbin Cohen, Vanity's former boyfriend. According to Allen, Cohen had been abusive toward Vanity, culminating in an incident where he brutally attacked her, nearly ending her life. Allen claims he confronted Cohen in retaliation and ultimately took his life, hiding Cohen's body and covering up the crime for almost three years.

Allen, in his confession, detailed that the guilt of both killings had weighed heavily on him, though he didn't regret killing Robbin, and after Vicious' death, he felt compelled to come forward. It has also been revealed that Allen was supplying both Vicious and Vanity with heroin, leading to their shared spiral into addiction.

The punk rock scene, known for its rebellious nature, has often flirted with the darker sides of fame, but few stories have shocked the public quite like this one. Vanity Howard, once admired for her audacity and style, was only 21 years old at the time of her death. Now, with Allen's confession, the full extent of her tragic downfall comes to light.

The public is already responding with shock and sadness, especially in light of Vicious' own overdose and death earlier this year. Many fans of the Sex Pistols, already mourning the loss of Vicious, have taken to the streets, demanding answers from the authorities about why it took so long for the truth to come out. It is unclear whether this confession will have any legal ramifications for the late Vicious, who was posthumously vilified for Vanity's murder.

Allen is currently in custody and awaiting trial. His legal team has yet to issue a statement, but sources close to the case believe that Allen may plead guilty to both murders. Prosecutors have not yet commented on what sentence they will pursue, though the severity of his crimes may lead to a life sentence.

For now, the tragic saga of Sid Vicious and Vanity Howard closes another dark chapter in the world of punk rock, but questions still linger—could Vanity's life have been saved? And what role did the chaotic and drug-fuelled environment around them play in their untimely deaths? As more details emerge, we will continue to follow this heartbreaking story.

In related news, the former members of the Sex Pistols have expressed mixed reactions to the confession. While some, like Johnny Rotten, have chosen not to comment, others have expressed deep sorrow and disbelief over the loss of their friend, Sidney Vicious, and now the complex truth surrounding Vanity's murder. For many, this signals the end of an era in punk rock, an era defined by rebellion, tragedy, and self-destruction. 

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