He had served in Afghanistan, although not in a combat role, and used his experiences there to try to help his defence. At the time, Trimaan . It was in the autumn of 2015 that Dhillon saw a picture of Alice on Facebook, they made contact through a mutual friend and the fatal attraction began. (Photo by INDRANIL . Dr Hills said she felt she had failed her daughter by teaching her to see the good in everyone, and also by not standing up to Dhillon herself after he contacted the mother on Facebook. Something went wrong, please try again later. October 10 - Dhillon, who is training to join the Special Reconnaissance Regiment, drives from Edinburgh to Tyneside and in darkness scopes out the back of her flat. She was also part of the drama department in her school days. The 26-year-old had denied the killing, saying it was Miss Ruggles who had attacked him with a . By last summer Alice suspected he was cheating on her and the relationship began to flounder. He told the jury they had been struggling, that he had tried to disarm her and she cut herself when he blocked a lunge, and the knife stuck in her neck when she fell to the floor. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Judge makes damning comments before sentencing Murdaugh for life, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Fleet-footed cop chases an offender riding a scooter, Mark Gordon arrives at Crawley Police Station after remains found, Two Russian tanks annihilated with bombs by Ukrainian armed forces, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter. It was a chance to spend quality time together by ourselves, he explained. October 11, 2015 - Alice Ruggles and Lance Corporal Trimaan Harry Dhillon begin a relationship while he is serving in Afghanistan. Woman who disappeared over three decades ago is found alive in Puerto Rico. Test yourself with this Cockney Rhyming Slang quiz. Her parents fear the minimum term will be interpreted as his full sentence. Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. She was his first girlfriend. Netflix's 'My Lover My Killer' season 2 episode I Chronicles Alice's grotesque murder and portrays how the tragedy affected her mom and father. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He was evil. September 30 - Dhillon knocks on her door three times at night, then taps on her bedroom window and leaves chocolates and flowers on her window sill. Explore Trimaan-Dhillon profile at Times of India for photos, videos and latest news of Trimaan-Dhillon. Dhillon, an only child, was born in India and moved around as his father was in the army. Alice contacted the police again and this time was asked whether she wanted him arrested. In evidence, Ms McGill claimed her friend had complained to police about Dhillon's obsessive behaviour but that she felt she had been "palmed off". The Northumbria police arrested Trimaan, only for him to protest his innocence and say that he hadnt gone to Alices flat. Black Claw makes a strategic move against Hank. In fact he had not seen the casualties and only visited the site of the accident to guard it two days later, the court heard. But behind the respectable military faade, obsessive Dhillon lacked discipline when it came to women and that would be his downfall. Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two days before her death, Alice rang Sue to say she was worried after her second call to the police. Dr Hills also says the fact Dhillon had attacked another ex-partner and showed no remorse for her daughter's death suggested he would "just go straight back out and do exactly the same thing again" if released. Grabbing a 6in knife from the kitchen, he chased her into the bathroom, pinned her down and slashed at her neck with such ferocity that he cut through to her spine. . Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Antonio Colak set Rangers challenge as Beale wants 'best player' from Kilmarnock win to push Morelos all the way. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Thus, upon launching their investigation, the police focused all their attention towards Alices ex-boyfriend Trimaan Harry Dhillon. The Duke of York is refusing to give up his 30-bedroom mansion in Windsor. The jury was played a frantic 999 call by Miss Ruggle's friend Maxine McGill in which she described finding the 24-year-old "covered in blood" and named Dhillon as the killer, calling him an "absolute psychopath". First aired in July 2018, Channel 5's Murdered By My Stalker tells the heartbreaking story of 24-year-old Alice Ruggles, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in Oct . Dhillon stared intently ahead as moving victim statements were read on behalf of her father Clive, who is a professor, her mother Dr Sue Hills, sister Emma and brothers Nick and Patrick. Their acquaintance eventually grew to become a relationship by early 2016. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. He left Alice a shadow of her former self and began stalking and harassing her. The story of the killer who attacked his ex-girlfriend in a jealous frenzy and committed a brutal murder after a campaign of harassment. Prince Andrew demands mansion 'fit for a king' and disgraced royal wants top role. Court: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court (Court No. In her 999 call, Maxine had already implicated a person. Miss Ruggles' mother Sue Hills said they "want to know where he is and whether we are in danger if he's been released". He confronted her as she walked with a new boyfriend, spat in her face and called her a bitch. CCTV captures Trimaan Dhillon in the hours after he murdered Alice Ruggles. 5) Trimaan Dhillon - Plea and Trial Preparation - Crown Court Hearings. After the verdict Miss Ruggles' family released a statement through the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, which helps people avoid becoming victims of violence, in which they said her loss would stay with them for the rest of their lives. Scots on alert for snow and ice as country prepares for coldest day of the year. The police knew what was going on and it would be all right, if she just ignored him he would ignore her. A few minutes later, her other daughter Emma called to warn he is going to kill her, you have to do something, which Sue felt was an over-reaction. Miss Ruggles contacts police. Raul Ortiz Murder: Where is Erin Robinson Now. Dhillon later went on his first tour of Afghanistan. The 26-year-old killer threw away a promising army career by murdering Alice Ruggles in a jealous rage at her flat in Gateshead a year ago. Lanterns lit in memory of tragic Scots girl, 5, seen from plane by family flying home. Alice and Trimaan got acquainted with each other after a mutual friend introduced the latter to the former. Police at the scene on Rawling Road in Bensham. Dhillon remained stone-faced throughout the trial, adding to the pain for Alices family. As per sources, Trimaan is currently imprisoned in HM Prison Durham, a category B mens prison in the Elvet area of Durham in County Durham, England. Part one of two. He also tried to blackmail her, vowing to release intimate photos of her. ", Charlotte Crosby confirms Geordie Shore 'axe' as MTV make major change, BBC's Steve Cram back on commentary duties after Newcastle fans Wembley 'insult', Homes in Stanley, County Durham left without gas after water leak, Almost 400 homes without gas for more than 24 HOURS as water leak wreaks havoc, How these nine Sunderland streets got their names - the hidden history in Hudson Road, Ettrick Grove, Bradford Avenue, General Havelock Road and more, Teenager who broke his leg after Sunderland run in 2022 is raring to go again, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Dhillon told a series of lies to talk his way out of trouble, and in his defence, made a series of accusations about the woman he supposedly loved. She says Dhillon has taken the relationship ending badly and has hacked into her Facebook account. After that he was warned by the police and army bosses to leave her alone but ignored them, sending her a parcel with a letter and photographs. Dhillon attended Catholic schools and military academies. Trimaan Dhillon must serve at least 22 years of a life sentence after he was found guilty of murdering Alice Ruggles in Bensham, Sign up for our regular free newsletter for court stories sent straight to your inbox. "He's made threats against the family," she said. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Harmeet Kaur Dhillon (born 1969) is an American lawyer and Republican Party official. Kiara Advani (Centre), Kriti Sanon (Right) and singer AP Dhillon (Left) perform during the opening ceremony of 2023 Women's Premier League (WPL) at the DY Patil Stadium. 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She suffered 24 injuries, including defensive wounds, while 6ft 1in Dhillon suffered none. September 2016 - Dhillon harasses his ex and hacks into her Facebook account so he can monitor what she is doing. As per reports, he started to stalk her after the breakup. His training began in August 2011 at Catterick, North Yorkshire. October 12 - He drives from his barracks again and waits for Miss Ruggles to finish work. Retired detective Allan Jones claims Sinclair should have been tried for the murders Anna Kenny, Hilda McAuley and Agnes Cooney. I am being stalked and I want it to stop. Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. At his trial at Newcastle Crown Court Dhillon admitted being at her Gateshead flat but claimed she had inflicted the injuries upon herself. Dhillon, who had been serially unfaithful, knocked on her door at night and terrified her by tapping on her window and leaving flowers and chocolates on the sill less than two weeks before her death. In 2020, Alices parents expressed concern about whether Trimaans minimum sentence term of 22 years will be considered his full sentence. With hindsight, there were many signs of stalking and coercive behaviour that we did not recognise. Obsessive control freak Trimaan Dhillon was the SAS hopeful who went from protecting the Royal family to life at Her Majesty's pleasure. Judge Paul Sloan QC said: Precisely what happened once you were in the flat only you now know, but you have never had the decency to say.. So it was left at well do you want us to arrest him or not? , Although she had said no to his arrest, she felt palmed off by the police, telling her sister: Theyll respond when he stabs me.. Patricia Kopta, then 52, was declared dead in the US after she disappeared from her Pittsburgh home in 1992. He told the jury they had been struggling, that he had tried to disarm her and she cut herself when he blocked a lunge, and the knife stuck in her neck when she fell to the floor. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Twenty-five-year old Trimaan Dhillon has been remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in Newcastle tomorrow morning. Credit: Northumbria Police Dhillon, a Lance Corporal at the time who trained with the Special . But, by August, Alice finished with him, after learning he had repeatedly cheated on her with women he met on dating apps. This feeling of failure will stay with me forever, she said, adding she would never forgive herself for advising her daughter that if she ignored Dhillon, he would eventually stop contacting her. Employee left baffled after boss was 'livid' he didn't give her his first class flight upgrade. Jailing him, Judge Paul Sloan QC said: 'You were pinning her down, probably by kneeling on her back, and in an act of . The best beach in Britain that you've never heard of: Seaside town is braced for tourism boom after Kate Garraway reveals Derek's heartbreaking words when they thought he had just minutes left to live. Northumbria Police said at the time no-one knew the level of threat Dhillon posed, but added it had referred their actions to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). She said: Justice has been done today but none of our family, nor any of Alices closest friends, will ever be the same again. "Unfortunately he was a cruel, manipulative bully who made Alice miserable and took her away from us. A soldier who stalked his ex-girlfriend before cutting her throat from ear to ear has been jailed for 22 years after being found guilty of her murder. We will live the rest of our lives knowing that Alice should have been here with us, wondering what she would have become, imagining all the people she would have continued to affect with her infectious sense of humour and her sheer love of life. We miss her so much. The court heard when the relationship ended Dhillon stalked her ground-floor flat at night, knocking on her bedroom window and "terrifying" her. She reported that she found Alice covered in blood., After the initial inspection, pathologist Dr. Jennifer Bolton found that Alices carotid artery, windpipe, and voice box cut through to her spine. Dhillon's real name is Trimaan, but he chose to go by Harry. Alice didnt fully understand his level of behaviour and the stalking and the lengths of behaviour he was going to, she added. He was charged with common assault but it was dropped after he accepted the restraining order. He passed out the following May and was posted with the Royal Regiment of Scotland to Canterbury, Kent. Tragic: University graduate Alice Ruggles (pictured left with her mother) died after being brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Speaking outside court, Dr Hills said there were "important lessons to be learned". Using skills learned in the military, he hacked into her social media accounts and bombarded her with creepy phone calls. For now, there is little to help fill the chasm left by the death of their amazing, happy, smiley Alice, but they have vowed to fight and raise awareness for victims of stalking. ", Dhillion was eventually issued a police information notice (PIN) for harassment, the BBC reports, but he ignored it. But for Alices heartbroken family serious questions remain as to what led to the events of that night. Alice was a kind, incredibly sociable, fun-loving person; she had the ability to light up the room whenever she walked in. He then took Alices phone and murder weapon and fled, disposing of them on his way back to Edinburgh. SLAMS father for keeping ex Meri stuck in a 'loveless' marriage after watching Sister Wives He started a degree in India then was given the option to do the final two years at Queen Margaret University, near Edinburgh and moved to the UK in 2010. LONDON: An Indian-origin British soldier was on Wednesday sentenced to jail for killing his ex-girlfriend in north-east England last year. But when told it was over, he embarked on a campaign of emotional blackmail which included him talking about suicide and sending her pictures and voicemails of himself crying. In a statement, she said: I feel harassed, alarmed and distressed by this male. Maxine immediately dialed the emergency number 999 to report the same. Miss Ruggles, 24 and who worked for Sky in Newcastle, tried to lock herself in the bathroom but Dhillon kicked it in. Man arrested after alleged assault in Edinburgh city centre as street sealed off. Interactive map reveals when you may see SNOW, PETER HITCHENS: Now we know for sure that our leaders lost their heads over Covid. Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon denies killing his ex-girlfriend, who days before her death chose not to have him arrested for harassment. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Hed threatened to blackmail her with intimate photos and made 240-mile round trips from his barracks in Edinburgh to her house at night to knock on her window, leaving flowers and chocolates outside. He earned wider recognition with his portrayal of Shiva Pandya in Pandya Store.He has two Indian Television Academy Award nomination to his credit.. Dhillon's first major appearance came with Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch . She posted him care packages and he sent her flowers. During their intense relationship, jealous Dhillon had isolated her from her close circle of friends, manipulating and controlling her. Clive Ruggles said if Dhillon stayed in the UK, the family's views and judge's "pretty severe" remarks would be taken into account before any release. PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to 156 from DWP. Art Attack's Neil Buchanan unrecognisable after quitting kids TV show. Northumbria Police said at the time no-one knew the level of threat Dhillon posed, but added it had referred their actions to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). Read about our approach to external linking. Man collapses and dies outside Edinburgh shop after 'taking unwell in street'. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? "Not a shred of remorse have you shown from first to last, indeed you were concentrating so hard on getting your story right when giving evidence, you forgot even to shed a crocodile tear.". Published: 00:50 GMT, 29 April 2017 | Updated: 00:50 GMT, 29 April 2017. He was told to stay away from her by police, but the Indian-born soldier ignored the warning. He is arrested that evening at his barracks. The murder was aggravated by the way Dhillon had made Miss Ruggles, described as normally fun-loving and a ray of sunshine, miserable over the last weeks of her life. Tracey van Alphen-Read went from dancing at a music festival to being told she had a grade three tumour in her breast in a matter of weeks. By last summer Alice suspected he was cheating on her and the relationship began to flounder. September 22 - He tracks down a new man Miss Ruggles hopes to start a relationship with and contacts him on Facebook. Then, two days before he killed Alice, he did the 240 mile round trip again - this time taking a photograph of the back of her flat in what prosecutors suggested may have been a reconnaissance mission for what was to come when he broke in and murdered Alice on October 12. Dhillon had climbed into Miss Ruggles' flat through an open window and set about murdering her, probably kneeling on her back and holding her head up to slash her throat at least six times, cutting through to the spine.
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