“The Killing of PC Harper” is a documentary about the brutal murder of British journalist, Gareth McWilliam. The documentary reveals intimate footage from inside his home and details how he was killed by an unknown assailant who then uploaded video evidence to YouTube before fleeing.
The “the killing of pc harper: a wife’s story” is a documentary that tells the story of the brutal murder of PC Harper. The documentary has been released to critical acclaim and has viewers bawling their eyes out over its content.
Andrew Harper died while he was just 28 years old (Picture: PA)
The Killing of PC Harper broadcast on ITV tonight brought many to tears.
Sir Trevor McDonald hosted the documentary, which looked at the terrible murder of PC Andrew Harper and the inquiry into his assailants.
PC Harper, a 28-year-old police constable, was murdered in the course of duty in Berkshire in August 2019.
Harper and a partner officer were responding to a burglary allegation when Harper was fatally dragged behind a vehicle for a mile at 50-70 mph.
As the video recounted his heinous end, Twitter followers had to hold back tears as they expressed their grief on the social networking platform.
I’m already kicking myself for viewing this. They acted as though they had no idea what they were doing. I’m enraged and crying my eyes out.
Those poor, impoverished people, and their families. #TheKillingofPCHarper
(@missradders) — Hannah” o (@missradders) 15th of March, 2022
This is very appalling. The accused’ lack of remorse is astonishing. When his coworker realized he was absent, his voice was filled with worry. It’s just sad. #thekillingofpcharper Lissie Harper, a previously powerful woman
March 15, 2022 — Beck (@barlowbuster)
I frequently think about his widow Lissie, who is very unhappy. A lovely young couple with their whole life ahead of them. ðŸ˜#thekillingofpcharper
— @Lisamarissa11 (@thatlisalady) 15th of March, 2022
‘It chills me to the bone to think what a horrible death this poor creature had, simply terrible,’ one person remarked.
‘This is very terrible, a difficult watch for us viewers- can’t fathom what his family and friends have gone through/are going through,’ said one.
‘Horrific. Senseless. Ruthless. Heartless. A really beautiful cop has died. To his wife Lissie, PC Harper was worth his weight in gold. She was cruelly snatched from her. ‘Andrew was a wonderful husband and cop,’ said one Twitter user.
The three suspects’ attitudes outraged and sickened spectators, who were particularly angry and disgusted by the attitudes of the three suspects.
‘Even after reading/hearing the tale multiple times, the barbarity of it never fades.’ ‘Shocking,’ one guy said on Twitter.
Just finished watching #TheKillingofPCHarper. Brutal film of the unfortunate man’s demise on that fateful night. Three youngsters who have shown no remorse for their actions. It’s very terrifying.
— Jude â€â™€ï¸ (@peachygirl49) 15th of March, 2022
What an awful way to be murdered. He went out on a night shift, performing the work he trained for, just to be snatched away from the career he loved. I hope the lowlifes are plagued by shame on a daily basis. I’m hoping they do. I am sorry pc harpers wife â¤ï¸.
March 15, 2022 — Vanessa Finlay (@VanessaFinlay2)
‘Absolutely awful! His assailants must be brought to justice! #TheKillingOfPCHarper I hope PC Harper receives justice as a result of this documentary!’ another person said.
Another raged: ‘The perpetrators were shameless & disrespectful with the smug looks & smiles on their faces. A heinous crime that brought tears to my eyes then, as it does now.’
In the documentary, a coworker of Harper’s claimed he didn’t think the murderers realized how much damage they had done to Lissie.
‘They just think about themselves,’ he said.
Lissie and Andrew had just been married for a month when he died, and she is now advocating for change (Picture: PA)
The first time Lissie met the three adolescent boys, she described them as’messing about without a care in the world.’
‘They had no concern for others, no regret, no guilt, and none of the other qualities that you would expect from good people in the world.’
‘They say you shouldn’t look at them, but you can’t help but stare at them because of the hate you have,’ Lissie’s mother continued.
The youths were convicted guilty of manslaughter and got terms of 16 and 13 years in jail in July 2020, 10 months after Harper’s death, but they were cleared of the allegation of murder.
Lissie Harper’s perseverance in this program is amazing! After just four weeks of marriage, #TheKillingOfPCHarper became everyone’s worst fear.
— Jenni Cook (@NenniCook) February 15, 2022
It’s just sad. I can’t image the agony that PC Harper, and everyone who knew and cared for him, went through that night. Nothing would make Lissie happier than to see that legislation approved. #TheKillingOfPCHarper
15 March 2022 — Paige Creaney (@paigecreaney)
As they rushed away, the defendants claimed they were unaware that Harper was hooked to their vehicle.
Harper’s assassination prompted the introduction of Harper’s Law, which would impose a mandatory life term for anybody convicted of murdering an emergency worker while committing a crime, regardless of age or distinction between murder and manslaughter.
Lissie, who became a widow at the age of 28 when police knocked on her door in the early hours of the morning to inform her of her husband’s death, continues to campaign for the legislation to be approved, and viewers of the program offered their support.
More: ITV
In August 2020, Lissie began the Harper’s Law campaign, and Harper’s mother launched a campaign to demand murders of police officers to serve at least 20 years in prison.
The Ministry of Justice said in November last year that it will present a Harper’s Law Bill, which is scheduled to be introduced to the statute book this year.
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