Yes, this is true... and here's the story:  A man who was sentenced to life in prison after molesting and murdering a 10 year-old girl has a new tattoo. Shortly after Wabash Valley State Prison inmates learned about the details of Anthony Stockelman's crimes, they decided to administer their own form of jailhouse justice. Several unnamed detainees ambushed Stockelman and held him to the ground. During this time another prisoner forcibly administered a tattoo on the man's forehead. That tattoo reads "Katie's Revenge". Katie is the name of the child that was kidnapped, molested and drowned just 15 miles from where she lived.

Stockelman has since been removed from the general prison population. It has long been known that convicted child molesters have a rough time in detention facilities. They are considered to be the worst of the worst, according to other inmates, and are often subject to random beatings, harassment and other acts of violence. Prison regulations prohibit detainees from administering tattoos but this is not to say the rule prevents the practice. This is a prime example of what happens when prison tattoo artists go rogue. This tattoo, as evidenced by the photo, practically covers Stockelman's entire forehead.

Katie's father reportedly said he views the act as a message from the other inmates.

Prison officials said the crime took place in 2005. It was during that time that the girl's body was found in a creek near her home. Law enforcement officials initially suspected her death was related to a local methamphetamine operation. It was believed that Katie may have inadvertently stumbled on a cook-house and was killed in order to keep her quiet. That theory was investigated but never panned out.

During the investigation police interviewed several suspects. One man came forward and confessed to the crime but was later exonerated after DNA evidence showed he was not her killer. Police say they are still unsure as to why this man claimed responsibility for the girl's murder. Stockleman was eventually named a person of interest. Crime lab officials said his DNA placed him at the scene of the crime. Further examination of that evidence proved that he was solely responsible for her death.

Court records show he plead guilty in an effort to avoid the death penalty.

Interviews with Stockelman's friends and family members indicate they are not sympathetic about his being attacked. One family friend said he spoke with the felon after her arrived to the Wabash Valley State Prison and said he described it as not being all that bad. It is believed he may have since changed his tune. They also believe this may be a precursor for other things to come.

Corrections officials are looking into how the photo of the tattoo was smuggled out of the facility. Inmates are prohibited from having cameras, they said. It is believed that one or more guards may have been responsible for the leak. It is unclear what if any punishment those individuals faced. It is also unclear whether they were ever caught.