LIVE: CA v. Gareth Pursehouse Sentencing - Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial
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- Опубликовано: 5 дек 2023
- LIVE - A California man faces a potential sentence of life without the possibility of parole when he is sentenced for the murder of his ex-girlfriend on Wednesday.
On Sept. 27, a jury convicted Gareth Pursehouse on charges of murder and burglary for the death of his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Amie Harwick. Pursehouse, 45, had previously dated Harwick.
Harwick was a marriage and sex therapist and was once engaged to comedian Drew Carey. She was murdered in her Hollywood Hills home after returning from a night out with friends on Valentine’s Day, 2020. Pursehouse was convicted on charges he lay in wait for Harwick inside her home before attacking her.
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TRIAL NOTES
00:29:51 8:40 a.m. Court open, people filing in, taking seats
00:33:24 Victim Impact Statement #1 - Tom Harwick (father)
00:36:27 Victim Impact Statement #2 - Penny Harwick (mother)
00:44:19 #3 - Chris Harwick
00:48:18 #4 - Abby Sheneman
00:53:57 #5 - Robert Coshland
00:56:05 #6 - Grace Stanley
01:00:39 #7 - Rudy Torres
01:04:06 #8 - Kelly Halsip
01:10:03 #9 - Marcy Mendoza
01:14:48 #10 VICTIM STATEMENT - Michael Herman read by DDVictor Avila
01:23:06 SENTENCING of Gareth Pursehouse
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*TRIAL NOTES*
00:29:51 8:40 a.m. Court open, people filing in, taking seats
00:33:24 Victim Impact Statement #1 - Tom Harwick (father)
00:36:27 Victim Impact Statement #2 - Penny Harwick (mother)
00:44:19 #3 - Chris Harwick
00:48:18 #4 - Abby Sheneman
00:53:57 #5 - Robert Coshland
00:56:05 #6 - Grace Stanley
01:00:39 #7 - Rudy Torres
01:04:06 #8 - Kelly Halsip
01:10:03 #9 - Marcy Mendoza
01:14:48 #10 VICTIM STATEMENT - Michael Herman read by DDVictor Avila
01:23:06 SENTENCING of Gareth Pursehouse
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Life without parole! Love and light and peace To Dr. Amies parents and friends! My Goodness the victims statements gutted me. From Ohio 🙏🏻🙏🏻💔💔
It's terrifying how many unhinged, unstable people are out there waiting to snap at any given time. My heart goes out to family & friends of Amie.❤️
May she rest in Peace🕊️
Scary isn't it? You never know who walks among us.
Even more terrifying is people keep electing folks who release these people after they’ve been convicted - even life without parole people who have had good behavior!
Amie’s mother made the most beautiful, profound, heartbreaking, genuine, classy, intelligent, unforgettable and inspiring statement. I understand where Amie got her intelligence, sensitivity, and thoughtfulness. She is so much more than this. This fat lump is actually more like a tiny speck. Just totally insignificant in every way.
Jerry Garcia is GOD
If this monster had been locked up for stalking, she would still be alive.
You can't say that... First because you dont know but more important because you can't lock for life a stalker and he would have done the same as soon as he would have been released, the proof is he did after 10 long years and he would have done sooner or later. This guy is a pathetic selfish self-centered piece of s...
Absolutely. Reasons stalking should be considered a more severe crime and recognized as the dangerous precursor for violent crimes that it statistically proves it is. Too many women have had to die to find "justice" from these abuses.
Exactly
I absolutely hate that during these impact statements, they arent allowed to talk about or address the defendant. I just find that ridiculous.
Its better this way, he doesn't deserve to be addressed or spoken too. He'd probably enjoy that very much. The most important part is to speak of themselves and the loss they have endured.
I think it would help with closure I mean idk if they are trying to keep it cordial in the courtroom but I don't see anything wrong with telling him directly you stole my loved one and I'm sad and hurt.
Why don’t they show the defendant instead of judge while sentencing handed down 🤷♀️🤬 and no video of that murderer leaving court, just a wall 🙄 terrible camera
On their website clip you can see his face but for some odd reason on their RUclips clip we can't.
He is such a coward hiding behind that mask.
I cried during this sentencing. I wanted the judge to say something! To address this horror of a person.
Very sad for the pain Amie’s family and friends suffered. Cut so deeply. Prayers for all the people so deeply impacted by the horrific, disgusting, trash behavior of this absolute monster.
Go. Away. Forever.
Me too! I thought the judge would say something.
He's no Judge Newman! Just doing his job and on to the next!
I wonder if the judge makes it a habit not to say anything at sentencing beyond sentencing becs of a concern if the defendant files an appeal and can somehow show bias- judge wants to ensure there is not legitimate appellate argument to remove the judge if this degenerate was ever to win an appeal for new trial?
I don’t think there’s be justification even if the judge had said something.
I’ve seen it happen at other trials where judge had harsh words for defendant at sentencing and there was still a retrial with same judge.
If it’s laziness or disinterest, it’s despicable
@@cateellington4081 Some judges are by the book, go through the motions types, while others will take the time to give their commentary on the case. In this case the less attention the defendant got the better because a lot of times that's what their crimes come down to, me me me. I do like that this one was whisked away as if he was a bag of garbage.
@@cateellington4081yeah this judge rarely comments on sentencing. He did once on the case of Gabriel fernandez the 7 year old boy killed by his mother and her boyfriend
Life in prison w/o parole.
"You are only as good as the company you keep". In this case, just look at the caring, compassionate, strong, and loving her family and friends are. It can only mean that Amie was exceptional human being. A profound impact on many lives. Just look how her friends stood strong in CA., making sure her voice was loud and clear everyday throughout this trial. I hope her beautiful memorial project comes to fruition, because she surely deserves it. Godspeed to her beautiful family and friends 😢
Pursehouse is a cowardly predator, may he never see the light of day ever again. Sincerest condolences to Amies family and friends. May Amie forever rest in peace💔
That POS coward showed up hiding behind a mask and glasses. He wouldn’t even participate in a PSI and had the nerve to haggle over victims’ compensation. What a truly vile human. I hope you have a long slow life in prison. Perferable in Gen-pop!
Rest peacefully Ami ❤️
He's bottom of the food chain SCUM IMO
Yeah, coward through and through. The haggling over the victims' compensation really blew me out of my socks. What! May I never have to speak his name, or see his face, ever again. May he rot in fear.
@@TheSybil47 Very well said
I've seen a number of defendants who are about to be sentenced suddenly show up in a mask. You're right he's a coward through and through. He has nothing to look forward to for the rest of his days, he's exactly where he belongs.
What is PSI???? Don't assume everyone knows what you're thinking. You wrote a bunch. You should just type the words out.
What a coward!! Hiding behind a mask. Death sentence was never an option? Disappointing. SMH. Oh well, theres always prison...🤔
Not in Cali no
*No, he's white!*
I knew that they did have the death penalty but it’s now halted by the Governor. So now residents of California have to pay for this pos to have 3 meals a day, healthcare and so on…….
They shouldn’t be allowed to hide under a mask. If he was so brave to attack a helpless woman, he should not be afraid to show his chunky face
I am so glad that the friends of Amy had a chance to talk. The situation of that house mate is just heartbreaking.
Yes he’s been severely traumatized and also been blamed a lot (by fools) for not saving Amie from the stalker.
@@angelwings7930 From watching the trial, he couldn't get in. Likewise the police had a hard time getting in too.
@@adriennestjohn4383 Maybe they just didn’t take the time to find the window or door that the psycho broke into.
Why is the coward allowed to hide behind that mask.
Goodness. The grief of Amie's loved ones in palpable. Esp the remarks made by Amie's mom Peggy, brother Chris, friends Grace, Kelly and Marcy. I couldn't stop my tears from flowing. Also, Michael Herman's speech was gut wrenching. I know many people judged him for not helping Amie in those moments, but he's living in his own personal hell now. It's incredibly sad. I'm glad Amie got the justice she deserved. I hope those impacted by her senseless death can now find some measure of peace.
“Small”
His black mask matches his black heart
well that was kind of anti climatic... we should have seen him have to stand and face judgement... the judge rolled off the sentence as if her was sending him to Sunday school... zero words of admonition for this brutal crime... I'm saddened by that.. People should have heard and seen this spineless creep take his sentence like murderer he is.
That's what I thought I thought the judge was going to read in the riot act like some judges do before he sentenced him he really should have
USELESS CAMERAMAN... does not show you the defendant when the Judge read the sentencing details... you wonder sometimes where they found those useless cameraman
I cannot stand his female defense counselor. She wears that RBF so well. No sympathy for anyone .
1:28:41 he can’t own a firearm 🤷🏻♀️ after his life in prison??? He shouldn’t be able to own his freaking HANDS, didn’t he push her over her balcony after trying to strangle her, uh chop his hands off…..pos
And why didn’t the judge have any words to mr pisshouse 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
I'm 5'11 260, I wish I was there to protect you Amy. I don't blame her roommate for not running up there to protect her. It's a very dangerous situation but if I was there, Gareth and I would've got busy. Us Texas boys don't mess around. Rip Amy, I'll say a prayer for you. God bless.
This judge should have had some words for the defendant. What a brutal attack Amie suffered, and he tells the victims that their impact statements need to be brief? This was so unfair to all of Amie's family and friends. Yes, he got life with no possibility of parole. Other than that, the judge failed Amie, her family, and her friends. Absolutely failed. 😢
How the fuxk did he fail he served justice.? Courts have schedules and deadlines that have to be met, but I wouldn't expect you to know that as evidenced by your incredibly ignorant and ridiculous comment. He's following rules and guidelines and yet you blame him for doing so, how childish!
He sure did. A very disappointing judge. I've certainly seen alot better, with higher standards. At least tell the murderer that his behaviour is abhorrent and unacceptable. Pathetic..!
He said she ruined his life!! He will now suffer for every day of his life!
Not even man enough to be without a mask
This judge made the right call adding no chance of parole. Amie deserves that justice. Her loved ones deserve to know the beast is locked away for good. And this soulless creep will never have a chance to abuse and kill another innocent woman.
This poor family & all for what?! 😔💔
Listening to these people makes me wish I could have known her. What a beautiful legacy.
What is the point of banning him from possessing firearms when he is prison for life ?
just in case he files an appeal and gets probation somewhere down the line, thats all he'll be doing is filing appeals
No parent should outlive their child and to have them taken away in this matter is just awful. I hope the family is able to have some sort of peace and closure now that the case is over and the murderer has been put away for life. He will go into the depths of prison and be forgotten about while the rest of us enjoy our holiday and the rest of our lives.
Thank you Judge. I'm very pleased with the sentence of this heartless, soulless, and remorseless coward. I will never, ever speak his name again, like I haven't from the day I've learned about the evil deed he did. I will only pay attention to him, if he dares to put the family, and friends through an appeal. Because, sadly for us, stuck with him, and without Dr. Amy in this world, instead, he still have his rights, rights Dr. Amy wasn't given by him, who, without any justifiable reason decided to play judge, jury, and executor, all-in-one, without the assistance of defense for Dr. Amy. What a miserable character.
Most importantly, my heart goes out to all the family, friends, and clients of this wonderful woman. To her roommate, I want to say, "Keep your head up Buddy!", don't pay attention to people who judged you harshly on social media. We are in a process of educating ourselves, and each other. Maybe this is the only way we can all be on the same page, with time. We're international, and emotions runs very high amongst us. On our chats we have daily encounters with "trolls", and sometimes I can say something that I have to admit was wrong, rude, or just not helpful. I'm sorry if I said anything that hurt you, but I changed my mind after having read a few comments further down. When I hear how you suffer from survivor guilt, it breaks my heart.
Family, and friends, we hope in time, that we can shine through the way we want to, and prove to the world, that we support the family, and friends, all the way through. We will not rest, until justice is served, and forgive us when we get too eager, or thoughtless, we're continually educating ourselves, and others, including you, educate us as well.
Thank you for giving us a chance to share your grief, and eventually your joy, that justice had been served. We think of you, every now and then, together with all the other victims we've met under such painful circumstances. Remember, we literally cry with you. Dr. Amy will never be forgotten!
Rest in peace beautiful Amie 🙏♥️
That is the biggest "medical" face mask I've ever seen. It almost covers his eyes. Did he have that custom-made?
Justice was served!! R.I.P Amy
I believe the government should make the dp available in all states and he should have gotten it. Maybe in gen pop they will take care of this pos. Prayers for the family and friends 🙏 🙏🙏
I can’t imagine Amie’s horrifying last moments with him. RIP
he got what was coming to him
Lowlife Coward Hiding Behind a Mask while loving family and friends broke down! I’m tremendously sorry for all of your loss of a beautiful person had light and strength. Oh my word I am so sorry that her strength and love and compassion caused that scumbag lowlife took her away from all!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻💔💔
I love you all, I hope and pray you take the light you possess that Amie saw and recognized in each of you. God bless her mom and dad.
The breathing the attorney spoke about through the roommates impact statement is called agonal breathing, and it is horrific to hear and witness. It happens when you are on the verge of death. Thankfully, she wasn't cognizant of anything after that monster threw her off the balcony. God, I wish the death penalty was legal in California
I've always wondered if Amie might have survived if she hadn't been thrown off the balcony. But based on your definition of agonal breathing, it's probably unlikely. 😢 This case is so heartbreaking.
Be careful who you date or like, some people can be dangerous & obsessed with you when you leave them. It happened to me after school. I girl I was friends with for five years, got me into trouble with the law, but then would follow me around, go to my jobs, library, movie theaters, call me, etc. Only after the death of her mother, the stalking stopped. I rarely see her, but she tries to stalk me online. I've blocked all her profiles. She's married, has children, a family & lives in an upper class neighborhood. But even decades later, she still tries to find out about me, my life, girlfriends, etc.
Great sentence!!!
Yeah, great Judge! The victim impact statements were heartbreaking, though. There's just no winners, in the end. Like my Mother used to say; "Even though it doesn't help, it comforts."
Why the camera person had the camera on the judge instead of the monster face when his sentence was read.
He doesn't deserve to have our eyes on him. The camera operator was correct.
Justice was served, rot in jail Pursehouse.
I was hoping for a speech from the judge ala Judge Newton. Oh well.
Ankle bracletts shouldn't count as time served,
Judge seemed to just want to get on with it. I've seen other cases where life in prison w/o parole was the only option allowed by law and the judge still had something to say to the condemned individual. Kinda disappointing that the judge chose to say nothing. Amie's friends and family more than made up for it though. Each statement was more powerful than the last. I'm heartbroken that such a beautiful, bright light was lost. I hate that she ever crossed paths with Gareth Pursehouse. I'm glad he'll never be able to hurt anyone else. RIP dear Amie 🙏 🕊
He's got his mask pulled over his eyes... It looks like he's sleeping.. He probably is. That's too bad that he lost his freedom and ruined his own life because of an obsession, which is totally ridiculous to be obsessed over any human being.....so foolish
I notice many defendants are showing up in masks these days. It shouldn't be allowed. It's cowardly. The victim's family should be able to see his face..
What is happening with your film crew? This broadcast was terrible . Didn’t see the Magistrate for over 40 minutes. Ceiling shots, floor shots, wall shots, half head shots etc etc . A couple of trials recently have been poorly filmed. I appreciate you may have a lot of trials on simultaneously; however putting novices in to the room isn’t helping reduce your work flow 😢 . Disappointing; particularly if you have ‘exclusivity’ over the trial & we re unable to watch on other networks. Ty 😊
I think this is the MOST BEAUTIFUL statement I EVER heard from anyone! Amazing ! Cutting to the core and how amazingly she explains Love in just a few main words - caring hands
Totally agree. It’s no wonder Amie grew up to be such an amazing friend, doctor, human being.
By the mom?
He should have got the Death Penalty
Camera man only see a wall 😂
Finally a case from California!
Isn't that the same judge for the Gabriel Fernandez case?
Yes, same Judge. Well remembered. Bless that poor, poor little boy. May he fly high with the angels 💙
I don't know how any parent could hold it together being in the same room with their child's killer ....
I'd have to try and get at him....
1:26:23
Thanks, even courtv's timestamp is wrong
Oh I remember this one
Why is restitution even needed in a murder case? If the convicted has assets you can cease sure that is one thing but it should stop there because in a case like this he's locked up for life with no parole and the prisons don't pay jackcrap to inmates and all the victims will get is a check for maybe 2 dollars if that. It just doesn't make sense to me at all.
so he's hiding his face behind a mask now.
May he live every day for the rest of his putrid life in fear…the type of fear that he cause to that sweet woman…
Interesting that they give credit for time served when sentencing life without parole! It’s almost like they know people are currently being released a lot simply for good behavior after serving years! It’s very progressive
Now Amie can rest in peace...bye queen
Who's is the lady 48 min in?
That's one of Amie's best friends. Her name is Abby
They shouldn’t of got him to pay for the funeral he would love that!!!?…
I respect the statements, but I thought they were supposed to just talk about Amie's character. Even one of the people said the DA instructed her to do so.
It's also to talk about what the crime and what impact Amie's death has had on the people who loved her. I think you can say anything you want as long as it's focused more on the victim. They don't want you to go off on the defendant probably to keep emotions in check and to avoid potential violence.
@Bella-mx7rl Then why did one of the women say she had completely change her statement because the DA advised her to be supposed to be about Amie's character?
@@ThatsMyBlackOpinion Probably because the statement was too focused on Gareth Pursehouse and emotionally charged. She probably had some very not-so-nice words for him. The guidelines are set so that there are minimum disruptions to court proceedings. People can't make threats or be abusive. The statement that her friend made was pretty pointed and emotional. I have no doubt that what she wanted to say to him probably was pretty fiery. That being said, I don't agree with the rules. I think victims should be able to say or do what they want. But as someone who has worked with victims in court, I acknowledge that the rules are necessary and there for the welfare of everyone in the in the building.
@Bella-mx7rl That makes sense. I don't agree with the rules either. The judge should have said more too. The other ones do.
@@ThatsMyBlackOpinion I was surprised that he didn't speak. But honestly he seemed like he had checked out. He was ready move on to the next case. I didn't like how he said the victim impact statements had to be short. Ethan Crumbley had to sit though 7 hours of victim impact statements!
he would do it all over again
Take the camera off him!!!!
I can’t find his sentence.
1:26:23
@@ruskibocian5512 Thank you. I’m old. Appreciate your reply.
EXCELLENT!!! He got LWOP!!! Justice served!
I pray he repents for the forgiveness of his sins to be able to enter The Kingdom of God!
🙏🙏🙏
Ya he's got a lot of time to get there until then he will suffer and cry alone
As it should be
I hope he burns in Hell. If it exists.
@@Stelpots He may if he doesn’t repent
@@Stelpots Ive never been there but some have seen it in dreams or visions and they said it’s worst than horrible
@@adonyisrael1724 Good.
The mask is infuriating..
People have no humility and dignity anymore. All these people are putting their grief and mourning for the world to see. Why not have one person speak on the behalf of all her love ones and not let this guy see the pain. That was his glory and now he relishes in pleasure to see all the faces and mouths move. One person could name all the names without letting him see the pain of many.
They have the right to express themselves. It takes courage & strong conviction to get before that animal & express their grief Don't put them down! You have no idea! You have no right to judge the victims! What is wrong with you?? & He needs to hear to his face what an evil piece of garbage he is. Over & over & over.....
Who the hell cares about his feelings? These people got the opportunity to voice theirs and that's all that counts.
Karen in the gallery re: others' grief - an paucity of compassion.
But yeah, I never understood giving psychopaths the gift of evident grief.
Did it occur to you they had every right to make statements and they wanted to ? If it helps them feel better at all and get it off their chests then why not ? It’s not undignified.
@@angelwings7930exactly!!! Every person is given that right. The judge does listen before the imposes sentencing. Stupid people make stupid comments.
I’m not exactly a fan of Amie but it was gratifying to see that POS get sent to prison. He had a life, she had a life. Now neither of them do. Because he’s a flaming psychopath.
Really really weird comment
@@ThePrincessnady1 Not half as weird as yours. 👋
@@angelwings7930 you’re “not a fan” of a murder victim….? Are you a man by any chance?
@@ThePrincessnady1 What a comment bully. Bossy Britches is highly frustrated ?
@@ThePrincessnady1 Nobody’s required be a fan, you’ll understand when you grow up. Free speech. Whether I’m a man or not isn’t important, none of your business, you’re acting like a stalker asking personal questions and being offended toward a total stranger on RUclips. Pretty disturbing. I’ll bet you’re related to Gareth. Stop harassing me, stalker.
so no sentence yet,when did they start letting people do impact statements,save it for the funeral ,the courts are so backed up
What do you mean no sentence? He got LWOP. Plus 4 years for the burglary which was stayed.
Court tv should have focused the camera at Gareth, not the people making the statements. Or have a split screen.
I don't feel sorry for Amie . She likes to play games with men. She never thought the games she played would explode in her face
That’s ok, bud. No one needs your sympathy. You and your sympathy are kinda beneath anyone’s respect anyway.
wow just what he was thinking,
Are you a relative of the convicted murderer? No one else would have any sympathy or pity for an abusive stalking little-dick-energy-loser like him. You must be related because no one else is victim-shaming like you.
Incel
How about viewing the facts? They completely contradict your pathetic statement! According to all who knew Amie, she was respectable! And it's disgusting that you are suggesting that she was the reason she died? You do realise she ended the relationship due to his controlling personality disorder, his volatile temper and jealous rages, plus his stalking?!? It seems ridiculous that she would not be allowed to end such a relationship for these reasons, according to you?? So...if someone controls you in your relationship, is possessive, mean, nasty, domineering, selfish and stalking, you call it games when Amie quietly ends the relationship to save herself? You also forget she left friends at an event to go comfort and support him. BECAUSE she was kind and caring enough to do that, even though they had broken up almost 10 years ago!!! This is not the behaviour of someone who plays games. This is the behaviour of a decent, remarkable, caring woman!! Your comment is highly uneducated, offensive and grossly incorrect!!! Please grow a BRAIN.