In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of "Devilman" David Harker.
In April 1998, David Harker killed Julie Paterson in his flat by strangulation.
He then claimed to have cut off some flesh from Julie's thigh, fried it in garlic butter and ate it with pasta.
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.
To this day, Julie Paterson's head, arms and legs have never been found.
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.
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Thank you Caiti Morris for suggesting this case.
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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/
Westcott, K. (2007, November 19). Cannibal killer in documentary. The Northern Echo. https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/1842071.cannibal-killer-documentary/
