Brother Stabs Sister to Death with Samurai Sword Following Son’s Murder Conviction

Roger Harriott Receives Life Sentence for Brutal Attack on Sandra Harriott in Fartown, Huddersfield

In a shocking turn of events, Roger Harriott, aged 56, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 23 years after pleading guilty to the murder of his sister, Sandra Harriott. 

The brutal attack took place outside their mother’s home in Fartown, Huddersfield, just eight days after Harriott’s son, Jovani Harriott, was jailed for the murder of 15-year-old Khayri Mclean.

The courtroom at Leeds Crown Court heard harrowing details of the toxic relationship between Roger and Sandra Harriott, marked by longstanding animosity and conflict. 

This tension had escalated over the care of their elderly mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Previous incidents of physical and verbal abuse inflicted by Roger on Sandra had left her living in constant fear.

Prosecutor David Hall revealed that Sandra had taken precautions, carrying a personal alarm, and had even obtained a non-molestation order against her brother. 

Despite these measures, Roger breached both the order and his bail conditions to carry out the heinous attack.

On the day of the murder, Roger drove from Bradford to Huddersfield armed with a samurai sword, waiting outside Sandra’s residence before launching the vicious assault. 

Despite efforts to resuscitate her, Sandra succumbed to her injuries in the hospital.

Roger Harriott immediately confessed to the crime, admitting his intent to kill his sister. His defense attorney, Gerald Hendron, emphasized Roger’s regret for his actions but maintained his client’s innocence regarding any dishonest dealings with their mother’s finances.

The investigation revealed alarming discrepancies in financial transactions from their mother’s bank account, raising concerns about potential exploitation. However, Roger denied any wrongdoing in this regard.

Detective Superintendent Alan Weekes, who led the investigation, condemned the “shocking” level of violence exhibited by Roger Harriott. 

He characterized the attack as a premeditated act of brutality, which claimed the life of an innocent woman going about her daily routine.

This tragic incident further compounds the Harriott family’s woes, as it follows the conviction of Roger’s son, Jovani Harriott, and another individual for the murder of Khayri Mclean in a separate, unrelated case. 

Jovani, then 17, and his accomplice, Jakele Pusey, then 15, received life sentences for their roles in the fatal stabbing outside North Huddersfield Trust School in 2022.

The events surrounding the Harriott family serve as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and familial discord. 

As Roger Harriott begins his lengthy incarceration, the community is left to grapple with the aftermath of yet another senseless tragedy.

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