S03E09 - “Devilman” David Harker (The Murder of Julie Paterson)

In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of "Devilman" David Harker.⁣⁣
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In April 1998, David Harker killed Julie Paterson in his flat by strangulation.⁣⁣
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He then claimed to have cut off some flesh from Julie's thigh, fried it in garlic butter and ate it with pasta.⁣
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David also claimed to be a necrophiliac and told psychiatrists he'd had sex with Julie's corpse before wiping it down with bleach and sawing off her head and limbs.⁣
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To this day, Julie Paterson's head, arms and legs have never been found.⁣
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David Harker pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years.⁣⁣

Shoutout:
Thank you Caiti Morris for suggesting this case.

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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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My recording equipment:
Shure SM57 Dynamic Mic
Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface
Audacity

Edited in:
Audacity

Mastered in:
Auphonic

References:

Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). David James Harker. Murderpedia. Retrieved August 2, 2021, from https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/harker-david.htm

Cannibal David Harker. (n.d.). Murder In The UK. Retrieved August 2, 2021, from http://www.murderuk.com/david-harker.html

Channel 5 (UK) Documentaries (November 19, 2007) Cannibal Killer

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Jury, L. (2011, October 23). Killer claims “I ate victim.” The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/killer-claims-i-ate-victim-1070033.html

metrowebukmetro. (2007, March 27). Man jailed for cannibal revenge murder. Metro. https://metro.co.uk/2007/03/26/man-jailed-for-cannibal-revenge-murder-204357/

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