As per reports, Trimaan started to alienate Alice from her friends, negatively affect her self-confidence, and demand constant attention. Alice Ruggles, 24, reported Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon to . She suffered 24 injuries, including defensive wounds, while 6ft 1in Dhillon suffered none. Even though he was away with the army at the time, the relationship quickly progressed from October 11 - a year and a day before he killed her. 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Saul Murray, 33, died during a robbery-gone-wrong after he met two women at his flat who gave him the sedative GHB after engaging in sexual activity with him. Alice was described as a free-spirited and kindhearted young woman with a great sense of humor. 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. Miss Ruggles, 24 and who worked for Sky in Newcastle, tried to lock herself in the bathroom but Dhillon kicked it in. 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 filed an appeal for his sentence, but this was refused. An obsessed soldier who stalked then murdered his ex-girlfriend by repeatedly slashing her neck in an act of utter barbarism has been jailed for life and must serve at least 22 years behind bars. Her . Dhillon initially denied murdering Ruggles, instead insisting that she "attacked him with a knife, accidentally stabbing herself in the process" according to Sky News. Dhillion also hacked into Ruggle's Facebook, 120 miles from his barracks near Edinburgh, the Ruggles family have made it their mission. 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. Dhillon, an only child, was born in India and moved around as his father was in the army. Guardian's Allowance weekly payments are also rising in April. Her mother Sue Hills said: "I just wish we had identified those signs of stalking which, with hindsight, are so obvious. 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. Miss Ruggles' mother Sue Hills said they "want to know where he is and whether we are in danger if he's been released". The 24-year-old was killed by Trimaan Dhillon, a soldier who had bombarded her with messages, hacked her social media accounts and delivered numerous unwanted gifts since their separation. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. While Alice was current in her Rawling Road, Gateshead, with a slashed throat, her mom and father immediately suspected her ex-boyfriend, Trimaan Dhillon, of worrying throughout the murder. Matt Hancock made revealing admissions as he spoke about his memoir to a team of top lawyers. Dhillon fled without dialling 999 but took her phone and the murder weapon, disposing of them on the way back to Edinburgh. 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). There were riding lessons and holidays to America and Europe. Trimaan Dhillon (Image: PA) During his trial, the judge described the . THIS is the chilling moment a stalker squaddie exposed his guilt four times after slitting his ex-girlfriend's throat in a brutal murder. When Alice began another relationship, he tried to cause issues in the same. Alice was a kind, incredibly sociable, fun-loving person; she had the ability to light up the room whenever she walked in. 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. Two days before her death, Alice rang Sue to say she was worried after her second call to the police. 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. However, Dr. Bolton made it clear that Trimaans account was inconsistent with her findings upon inspecting the injuries. Trimaan Dhillon - For Mention (Defendant to Attend) - Crown Court Hearings. 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. Alices family are now campaigning for a change to police procedures. October 2 - Miss Ruggles makes a statement to Northumbria Police. Trimaan was in Afghanistan at the time. Then on October 12 last year, the Lance Corporal and signaller with the 2 Scots regiment, climbed through an open window of the flat Alice shared with a friend. A soldier slit his ex-girlfriend's throat from "ear to ear" just days after she had told police she did not want him arrested for harassment, a court heard. We believe there are important lessons to be learned from what happened to Alice. Martin Boyle reveals sick Hibs injury trolls after World Cup heartbreak but vows to use online gremlins as motivation. "Unfortunately he was a cruel, manipulative bully who made Alice miserable and took her away from us. Lance Corporal Trimaan 'Harry' Dhillon's murder was judged an act of 'utter barbarism' at his sentencing in 2017 Credit: PA:Press Association. Dusk on a cold October evening, and the terraced houses on Rawling Road, Gateshead, already have their curtains drawn. 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. Dhillon remained stone-faced throughout the trial, adding to the pain for Alices family. Published: 00:50 GMT, 29 April 2017 | Updated: 00:50 GMT, 29 April 2017. 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. It was a chance to spend quality time together by ourselves, he explained. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? "If someone on that sort of sentence is transferred abroad you lose all those reassurances and you could find yourself in a situation where you don't know if they have been released and all the stress that causes," he said. Tragic: University graduate Alice Ruggles (pictured left with her mother) died after being brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend. His training began in August 2011 at Catterick, North Yorkshire. The story of the killer who attacked his ex-girlfriend in a jealous frenzy and committed a brutal murder after a campaign of harassment. ", Dhillion was eventually issued a police information notice (PIN) for harassment, the BBC reports, but he ignored it. She was greeted by the horrific sight of her 24-year-old friend lying on the bathroom floor with her neck slashed. Alice Ruggles is looking forward to a weekend with her new boyfriend, an Army officer who makes her feel safe and happy for the first time in months. 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But for Alices heartbroken family serious questions remain as to what led to the events of that night. This was how, aged 19, Dhillon, who had led a conservative life with his devoutly religious Sikh parents, came to the UK and was exposed to the freedoms and excesses enjoyed by British students. In addition to flooding her texts, emails, and voicemails from different phones, Trimaan started to frequent her house. Dhillon, an only child, was born in India and moved around as his father was in the army. He then took Alices phone and murder weapon and fled, disposing of them on his way back to Edinburgh. Lance Corporal Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon left . Soldier Trimaan Dhillon, then 26, was jailed for a minimum term of 22 years in 2017 for killing Alice Ruggles. Her mother Marianna revealed Dhillon threatened to throw acid on Enikos face and stalked her. 2023 BBC. Trimaan Dhillon killed graduate after she obtained official police warning to stop him from contacting her, court hears . During his 11-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court, he said he had dreamed of joining a regiment like his father but, to broaden his options, had opted for a degree in India in strategy management, which included two years at Queen Margarets University near Edinburgh. Ruggles was then forced to contact the Northumbria Police about Dhillion's behaviour for a second time on Oct. 7 2016 having received "a letter and photographs in the post" from him, the BBC reports. Speaking outside court, Dr Hills said there were "important lessons to be learned". The WORST care homes in England: Interactive map reveals the lowest-rated 2,530 residences - so is there one Do YOU know your Adam and Eve from your Ruby Murray? We miss her so much. He was enraged when Alice dumped him and took increasing steps to terrify her in the months leading up to her death. His father Kuldip was a parachute regiment Major and mother Parminder was a graduate of Guru . 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Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Killer Scots soldier slashed ex-girlfriend's throat and left her to bleed to death on the bathroom floor, Alice Ruggles' family says murder victim was 'palmed off' by police after she reported Scottish soldier for stalking, 'She's blue' Harrowing 999 call made by Alice Ruggles' flatmate who found her body covered in blood on bathroom floor, Scots soldier jailed for life for stalking ex-girlfriend and slitting her throat in act of 'utter barbarism', Haunting images show mysterious Scots caravan park abandoned by locals. Upon knowing about Trimaans relationships with other women, Alice reportedly broke up with him. . "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.". Her father said: "We all share a sense of guilt. Thus, upon launching their investigation, the police focused all their attention towards Alices ex-boyfriend Trimaan Harry Dhillon. Photos from this time show him partying with scantily-clad young women. The 6ft 1, powerfully built 26-year-old, a signaller with 2 Scots, based in Edinburgh, had ambitions to join the reconnaissance arm of the SAS and had completed courses to that end. 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'. It is here that his controlling behaviour towards women began to emerge. . But despite his controlling, possessive behaviour towards Alice, he was serially unfaithful to her and was regularly in touch with other girls on dating websites including Tinder and Plenty of Fish - even trying to arrange a casual hook up shortly before murdering his ex. The court heard the Edinburgh-based signaller with 2 Scots became obsessed with graduate Miss Ruggles - originally from Leicestershire - and stalked her when he realised she was moving on after their intense relationship ended. 'We knew a lot about Trimaan Dhillon because he was a serving solider in the British army. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? She chooses not to ruin his career and declines. The court heard the Edinburgh-based signaller with 2 Scots became obsessed with graduate . 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 . He left Alice a shadow of her former self and began stalking and harassing her. Ive failed Alice as a mother. Inside one, a beautiful young woman excitedly tries on a new dress in her bedroom. The court was told Miss Ruggles, who had complained to police about Dhillon's behaviour, was found on her bathroom floor on 12 October and had bled to death.