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The video follows the tragic story of 24-year-old Alice Ruggles, a talented fencer who met Trimaan 'Harry' Dhillon online. Their relationship turned abusive after Dylan became controlling and manipulative. Despite Alice seeking help from the police due to harassment and threats, Dylan eventually murdered her at her flat. Dylan was convicted of Alice's murder and sentenced to life in prison. The case highlighted the importance of addressing stalking behaviors and led to the establishment of the Alice Ruggles Trust by her family to raise awareness, provide support for victims, and advocate for legal improvements. The trust aims to ensure that victims of stalking are protected and voices like Alice's are heard.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses the background of Alice Ruggles, a beloved 24-year-old known for her outgoing and cheerful personality. Alice was a talented fencer, excelling in the sport and even becoming a club captain at Northumbria University. She met a man named Trimaan ‘Harry’ Dhillon online, a Lance Corporal in the military. Their relationship started well, with friends describing Dylan as caring. They spent time together in Newcastle and Edinburgh before he returned to Afghanistan for duty.
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In this segment of the video, Dylan returns to the UK in April and joins Alice on a family holiday in July. Their relationship turns sour as Dylan becomes increasingly critical and controlling. Alice begins to show concerning changes such as weight loss and social withdrawal. Numerous women contact Alice claiming to have also been seeing Dylan. Despite breaking up with him in August, Dylan bombards Alice with calls and messages, both apologetic and threatening. He even hacks into her social media and threatens to release private photos. Discovering Alice has started a new relationship, Dylan contacts her new partner, Mike, with false information. On September 30th, Dylan shows up at Alice’s flat, persistently ringing the doorbell and later climbing into her back garden, leaving gifts by her window.
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In this segment of the video, Dylan is shown slowly backing away with his arms in the air. He leaves a sinister voicemail for Alice, expressing a desire to apologize by leaving flowers and chocolates, denying any intent to harm her. However, Alice contacts the non-emergency police number 101 for advice on her ex-boyfriend harassing her, hacking her accounts, and leaving gifts outside her window. The police advise her on taking legal actions such as obtaining an injunction and reporting the harassment to ensure her safety.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker describes a situation where a person named Harry Dylan has been harassing them through multiple channels, such as Gmail and a fake Snapchat account. Despite a police information notice (PIN) being issued to Dylan for harassment, he sends the speaker a parcel with a letter indicating consequences for reporting him to the police. The letter suggests Dylan feels betrayed and claims to be in trouble. The speaker, Alice, contacts the police again to report this development.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker talks about receiving a letter from her ex-boyfriend that mentioned he knows she called the police on him and that he won’t contact her again, but she expresses doubts about that statement. Feeling distressed and fearful for her safety, she constantly looks over her shoulder and asks to be driven home each day. The ex-boyfriend sends a chilling text, and she messages friends and talks to her boyfriend before her day at work finishes.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, Alice’s flatmate Maxine returns home to find Alice covered in blood in the bathroom, not breathing. Maxine calls for help and the police arrive, pronouncing Alice dead at 7:30 p.m. The coroner identified that Alice died from catastrophic blood loss due to slit throat and multiple injuries. The police identified Dylan as the suspect, tracing his car traveling from Edinburgh to Newcastle on the same day.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, Dylan was arrested on suspicion of murder and later admitted to killing Alice Ruggles. He initially denied entering her flat but eventually confessed to climbing in, grabbing a knife from the kitchen, and fatally cutting her throat. Evidence included Alice’s blood on Dylan’s steering wheel and a wristband. Dylan’s trial led to a guilty verdict, with his defense initially claiming self-defense before changing the story due to overwhelming evidence. Dylan was sentenced to life in prison for Alice’s murder.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, it is explained that Dylan was sentenced to a minimum of 22 years in prison for the murder of Alice. The judge described the crime as barbaric and highlighted Dylan’s lack of remorse. Alice’s family and friends share their grief and emphasize the importance of raising awareness about stalking behaviors. There was criticism of the police’s handling of the case, leading to disciplinary action against officers for failing to properly investigate Alice’s claims.
00:24:00
In this segment of the video, it is highlighted that Alice was a victim of significant stalking, and a domestic homicide review was conducted. Her parents, Sue and Clive, believe her death was preventable and set up the Alice Ruggles Trust to raise awareness about stalking. The trust works to ensure immediate action is taken to protect victims of stalking, provides education, campaigns for legal improvements, and offers teaching materials for secondary school teachers. The introduction of stalking protection orders was mentioned, which aim to block suspected stalkers from contacting or approaching victims during police investigations. Alice’s family and friends are dedicated to keeping her memory alive and using her story to educate others and advocate for better handling of similar cases. They vow to ensure Alice’s name is never forgotten and her voice continues to be heard.