Ep 21 - If I Can't Have You: The Murder of Alice Ruggles Talk Murder With Me

Newcastle, England. October 12, 2016. When Alice Ruggles saw the Facebook notification appear on her phone, she was intrigued. It was a comment from a handsome stranger on a photo of her on a recent holiday. In the comment, he wrote how beautiful he thought she was. Alice sent the man, whose name was Harry Dhillon, a message introducing herself.
The two began talking every day and at first, things seemed to be going well, but this didn't last long. It became increasingly clear to Alice that Harry was not the kind and thoughtful person she originally thought he was. He was cruel and spiteful. He wanted to have full control over Alice's life. When Alice realized how toxic he really was, she dumped him. But Harry was having none of it. He harassed and stalked Alice relentlessly.
Alice contacted the police about Harry on several occasions. But over and over, they failed to grasp how much danger she was in.
As Alice tried her best to move on, Harry spent all day, every day, convincing himself that if he couldn't have her, nobody could.
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Sources:
Alice Ruggles Trust - Alice's story
DOMESTIC HOMICIDE REVIEW
Alice Ruggles: Police and Army 'failed' stalking victim - BBC News
Alice Ruggles murder: Trimaan Dhillon to serve minimum of 22 years - BBC News
Alice Ruggles murder accused had restraining order - BBC News
Alice Ruggles murder: Police 'failed to investigate concerns properly' - BBC News
Gateshead 'murder' victim Alice Ruggles' funeral to take place today - Chronicle Live
Alice Ruggles' brutal murder shocked the nation - so what's changed in the two years since?
Alice Ruggles' family: police and army could have prevented murder | Crime | The Guardian
Alice Ruggles murder: days before death she felt 'palmed off by police' | UK news | The Guardian
Soldier jailed for stalking and murdering ex-girlfriend Alice Ruggles | Crime | The Guardian
Two police officers disciplined over Alice Ruggles murder case
STALKING PROTECTION ACT 2019 EXPLANATORY NOTES
IOPC Report - Miss Alice Ruggles
Harassment: "Police Information Notices" or "Early Harassment Notices" in England and Wales - House of Commons Library
STALKING AND CRIMINAL LAW
Maxine's 999 Call
Harry's Voicemail to Alice
Alice's Call to Police
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