A teenager murdered a 12-year-old girl and can finally be named after turning 18. Harry Gilbertso was just 14 when he killed Ava White during a fight about a Snapchat video in Liverpool back in November 2021. He got convicted of murder and received at least 13 years behind bars but stayed anonymous because of his age. Courts kept his name secret despite media requests to reveal his identity. Ava's mother Leeann White wanted everyone to know who attacked her daughter.
The deadly incident happened when Christmas lights were being switched on in the city center. Ava and her friends argued with Gilbertson and his group who had been filming them without permission. Gilbertson carried a knife and stabbed Ava once in the neck before running away. He threw away the weapon and his coat to hide evidence of the crime. Security cameras later caught him taking selfies and buying butter for crumpets.
Leeann White discovered her daughter's killer had been taking photos during prison visits. Someone sent her nephew a picture of Gilbertson posing for the camera with crossed arms. Prison officials said he used an iPad for school work and accessed the internet through a system error. White felt angry that he could take pictures when she can never photograph her child again. She believes Gilbertson shows no regret for what he did.
The deadly incident happened when Christmas lights were being switched on in the city center. Ava and her friends argued with Gilbertson and his group who had been filming them without permission. Gilbertson carried a knife and stabbed Ava once in the neck before running away. He threw away the weapon and his coat to hide evidence of the crime. Security cameras later caught him taking selfies and buying butter for crumpets.
Leeann White discovered her daughter's killer had been taking photos during prison visits. Someone sent her nephew a picture of Gilbertson posing for the camera with crossed arms. Prison officials said he used an iPad for school work and accessed the internet through a system error. White felt angry that he could take pictures when she can never photograph her child again. She believes Gilbertson shows no regret for what he did.
