Episode 25: The Murder of Amie Harwick

Los Angeles is filled with the glam, celebrities, high end shopping and of course the Hollywood Hills. However, the city is not always full of the fun and glitz. Tragedy struck when officers were called to the home of a well-known therapist by a panicked roommate. When the officers arrived to the home, Amie Nicole Harwick was found, brutally injured and barely clinging to life. The roommate had heard a struggle from Amie’s 3rd story bedroom, as well as her blood curdling screams before running for help. The home was searched and there were signs of a break in and a struggle. Who attacked this successful and thriving woman? Was she actually attacked or did she throw herself from the balcony? As investigators talked to Amie’s friends and family, they would learn of one character from her past, who did have the potential to commit evil against Amie. 

 

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Sources:

https://www.huffandlakjer.com/obituary/amie-harwick

“How Murdered Hollywood Therapist Amie Harwick "Testified" at her Alleged Killer's Trial” by Lauren A. White on CBS News on February 11, 2024
(https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amie-harwick-murder-hollywood-therapist-gareth-pursehouse-trial-48-hours/)

“Ex-Boyfriend of Celebrity Therapist Amie Harwick Sentenced to Life in Prison in her 2020 Slaying” by Antonio Planas and Phil Helsel on NBC News on December 6, 2023
(https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-boyfriend-celebrity-therapist-amie-harwick-sentenced-life-prison-20-rcna128452) 

“Amie Harwick's Killer "wanted to make a statement by killing her on Valentine's Day," says Prosecutor” by Erin Moriarty on CBS News on February 13, 2024
(https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amie-harwick-murder-gareth-pursehouse-trial-valentines-day-48-hours/)

“The Evidence that Helped Convict Amie Harwick's Killer” by Cameron Rubner on CBS News on February 11, 2024
(https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amie-harwick-killer-hollywood-therapist-gareth-pursehouse-evidence-48-hours/)

“Blood, a Broken Necklace and a Poison-Filled Syringe are Evidence in Amie Harwick's Violent Death” by Erin Moriarty on CBS News on December 7, 2023
(https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amie-harwick-drew-carey-gareth-pursehouse-violent-death-evidence/)

“Slain Woman was a Therapist, Author” by Harriet Ryan in The Los Angeles Times on February 12, 2020

“Therapist had Alleged a History of Abuse” by Hannah Fry and Harriet Ryan in The Los Angeles Times on February 19, 2020

“Murder Charge Filed in Killing of Amie Harwick” by Luke Money and Harriet Ryan in The Los Angeles Times on February 20, 2020

“Therapist was Choked Before Deadly Impact” by Harriet Ryan in The Los Angeles Times on February 21, 2020

“Potential Life Term in Therapist’s Death” by Christian Martinez in The Los Angeles Times on October 2, 2023

"The Sex Therapist" on Killer Cases, Season 5, Episode 1 on Hulu May 15, 2024