Stalker is jailed for LIFE for killing Drew Carey’s ex-fiancée
- Gareth Pursehouse, 45, was hit with the stark sentence Wednesday – the utmost quantity allowed after executions have been halted by Gavin Newsom
- The disgraced comedian – and accused stalker – discovered himself convicted of first-degree homicide for the killing of Amie Harwick, 38 greater than three years in the past
- He donned a dark-colored face masks and Carey-esque glasses in court docket Wednesday, as a decide advised him he’ll by no means see the streets once more
A California man will spend the remainder of his life behind bars after killing a outstanding intercourse therapist who was as soon as engaged to Drew Carey.
Gareth Pursehouse, 45, was hit with the stark sentence Wednesday – the utmost quantity allowed after executions have been halted by an official moratorium from Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this 12 months.
Just over two months in the past, the disgraced comedian – and accused stalker – discovered himself convicted of first-degree homicide for the killing of 38-year-old Amie Harwick, which occurred greater than three years in the past at her Hollywood Hills dwelling.
There, Pursehouse – who was accused of stalking ex-girlfriend Harwick for ten years following a nasty breakup – waited for hours earlier than strangling the previous Playboy mannequin, earlier than tossing her physique off the third-floor balcony for police to seek out.
He donned a dark-colored face masks and Carey-esque glasses in court docket Wednesday, as a decide advised him he’ll by no means see the streets once more.
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Gareth Pursehouse donned a dark-colored face masks and Carey-esque glasses in court docket Wednesday as a decide advised him he’ll by no means see the streets once more, three years after killing 38-year-old ex Amie Harwick at her Hollywood Hills dwelling
The Price is Right host Drew Carey, 65, dated Harwick for 2 years earlier than the pair break up in 2018 – eight years after she broke it off with Pursehouse, who was additionally a comic book
The sentence additionally stipulates that Pursehouse won’t ever be granted parole throughout his incarceration, which can begin instantly at a California state jail.
It was issued after a number of members of the victims’ household spoke earlier than the court docket on how Pursehouse’s actions have affected them indelibly.
As they chided the con – who dated Harwick for a year-and-half earlier than allegedly harassing her for greater than a decade – he hung his head solemnly, seemingly with out expression.
Among these to talk have been Tom Harwick, the slain marriage and intercourse counselor’s father – and Penny Harwick, the girl’s mom. Others included kin and buddies affected by the homicide, which prosecutors proved was premeditated.
Harwick’s father started: ‘My title is Tom Harwick, and I’m the perpetually grieving father of my dearly departed daughter Amie.
‘I can be studying the next phrases from a paper out of concern I’ll neglect, however you could be asssured that these phrases are being recited from deep inside my coronary heart.’
He proceeded to thank the presiding decide, prosecutors, and jury for bringing justice to his household following his daughter’s killing, in addition to the Los Angeles emergency officers who initially responded to the crime scene on the evening of February 15, 2020, after neighbors reported listening to screams from her residence.
‘I’m completely grateful for the providers you’ve got rendered to me an my household throughout this horrible ordeal,’ he continued, including, ‘justice to Amie has been served.’
Penny, in the meantime, lamented the time misplaced along with her daughter, noting the way it’s been ‘nearly 4 years’ since she was killed.
The sentence was issued after members of Harwick’s household advised the court docket how Pursehouse’s actions have affected them. Among these to talk have been Tom Harwick seen right here, the slain intercourse counselor’s father, who mentioned in an emotional tackle: ‘justice to Amie has been served’
Penny, in the meantime, lamented the time misplaced along with her daughter, noting the way it’s been ‘nearly 4 years’ since she was killed
As they chided the con – who dated Harwick for a year-and-half earlier than allegedly harassing her for greater than a decade – he hung his head solemnly, with out expression
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge George Lomeli sat and heard the statements earlier than doling out his choice
Pursehouse didn’t communicate throughout his sentencing, after electing to not testify in his protection throughout his September trial
The decide additionally ordered Pursehouse pay $7,500 for Harwick’s funeral prices – for a ceremony that Carey himself attended
Pursehouse was discovered responsible of homicide and first-degree residential housebreaking with a particular circumstance allegation of mendacity in wait by a jury on Thursday
He will even be accountable for restitution to Harwick’s mother and father for journey, lodging and meals prices related to the court docket proceedings
Kelly Kathleen, a good friend of Amie, is seen wiping away tears throughout a press convention after Lomeli introduced the sentence
Harwick was discovered unconscious after falling from a third-floor balcony in her dwelling, pictured
As the 2 spoke, Pursehouse sat silent, after electing to not testify in his protection throughout the September trial. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge George Lomeli sat and heard the statements earlier than doling out his choice.
The decide additionally ordered Pursehouse pay $7,500 for Harwick’s funeral prices – for a ceremony that Carey himself attended.
He will even be accountable for restitution to Harwick’s mother and father for journey, lodging and meals prices related to the court docket proceedings.
