Gareth Pursehouse was found guilty of murdering Hollywood therapist Amie Harwick and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Here’s a look at the evidence that led to his conviction.
Gareth Pursehouse arrested
In the afternoon o f Feb. 15, 2020 , Gareth Pursehouse was arrested near his home for the murder of his ex-girlfriend , Amie Harwick. The two hadn’t dated in almost a decade.
LAPD investigators gathered a trove of evidence released after Pursehouse’s trial in 2023.
A rush for help
Amie Harwick’s roommate, Michael Herman , said he was woken up in the early morning hours of Feb. 15, 2020 by a “bloodcurdling scream.” Herman says he could tell someone was upstairs attacking Harwick. He rushed to find his phone but was unable to. Herman made the difficult decision to leave to get help. He can be seen on a next-door neighbor’s Ring camera banging on their door, but no one responded. Herman found someone on the street and used their phone to dial 911.