CA v. Gareth Pursehouse: Sentencing
Gareth Pursehouse was sentenced on charges of murder and burglary for the death of his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Amie Harwick. More
December 6, 2023
Marriage and sex therapist Amie Harwick, once engaged to actor/comedian Drew Carey, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Gareth Pursehouse on Feb. 14, 2020.
Gareth Pursehouse was sentenced on charges of murder and burglary for the death of his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Amie Harwick. More
December 6, 2023
Amie Harwick's friends and family delivered emotional impact statements before Gareth Pursehouse was sentenced to life without parole. More
December 6, 2023
Gareth Pursehouse guilty on all counts in the death of Dr. Amie Harwick, a popular Hollywood sex therapist who was once engaged to Drew Carey More
September 28, 2023
UPDATE: Gareth Pursehouse has been found guilty on all counts in the death of popular Hollywood marriage and sex therapist Dr. Amie Harwick. More
September 27, 2023
Robin Bernstein-Lev argued that the prosecution's evidence was unreliable and that Amie Harwick fell off her balcony to her death. More
September 26, 2023
Prosecutors argued Gareth Pursehouse's motive for going to Amie Harwick's house was to punish her and make her suffer. More
September 26, 2023
Prosecutors described Gareth Pursehouse as an ex who 'couldn't move on' and lay in wait before murdering Amie Harwick. More
September 26, 2023
Amie Harwick's close friend testified that she was scared of Gareth Pursehouse and considered getting a gun after running into him. More
September 20, 2023
LAPD detective Luis Carranza shared text messages and voicemails between Gareth Pursehouse and the victim leading up to her death. More
September 20, 2023
Video recorded during a visitation with friends in jail shows Gareth Pursehouse lamenting not having anything to write his jokes down on. More
September 19, 2023
Jurors applauded after Det. Scott Masterson was dismissed from the stand after delivering lengthy testimony. More
September 18, 2023
Detective Scott Masterson testified about evidence collected inside Amie Harwick's home, including a syringe found at the scene. More
September 15, 2023
The friend described Gareth Pursehouse as having a bruise and scratches on his face, which he said was the result of shaving. More
September 14, 2023
Jurors saw a video showing Gareth Pursehouse's arrest and heard testimony about a syringe of nicotine found at the scene. More
September 13, 2023
During cross-examination, defense attorneys called attention to the number of people at the crime scene and the potential for contamination. More
September 13, 2023
Fire dept. engineer Patrick Turner testified that Amie Harwick had 'extensive deformity' and parts of her body were 'soft'. More
September 12, 2023
Sarah Rollins became emotional while testifying in Gareth Pursehouse's murder trial as she recalled her friend's fear of the suspect. More
September 12, 2023
After a week-long break in Gareth Pursehouse's trial due to attorney illness, a juror was dismissed on Tuesday after falling ill. More
September 12, 2023
Testimony in the trial of Gareth Pursehouse, accused of murdering Dr. Amie Harwick, resumes Tuesday after an illness delay. More
September 12, 2023
Prosecutors say that the quiet neighborhood where Amie Harwick lived was the perfect place for Gareth Pursehouse to lie in wait. More
September 7, 2023
The judge denied the defense's request for a mistrial but delayed all testimony by a week when an attorney tested positive for COVID. More
September 5, 2023
Michael Herman testified that he heard screams which then became muffled as he heard what sounded like bodies hitting the floor. More
August 31, 2023
Michael Herman, who lived with victim Amie Harwick, testified about hearing something crash and screaming the night of her murder. More
August 30, 2023
Adult film star Aspen Jamieson testified that she saw an angry Gareth Pursehouse approach Dr. Amie Harwick days before her murder. More
August 30, 2023
Gareth Pursehouse, 45, is charged with murder and burglary in the death of popular Hollywood marriage and sex therapist Dr. Amie Harwick. More
August 29, 2023
Opening statements are expected Tuesday in the trial of Gareth Pursehouse, accused of killing Dr. Amie Harwick. More
August 28, 2023
Dr. Amie Harwick died after she was thrown over the third-floor balcony of her apartment. Gareth Pursehouse pleaded not guilty. More
April 17, 2020
Detectives learned Amie Harwick had recently expressed fear about an ex-boyfriend and had previously filed a restraining order against him. More
February 19, 2020
The Los Angeles Fire Department took Dr. Amie Harwick to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries, police said. More
February 18, 2020