Teen who killed Ava White named for first time
Summary
Harry Gilbertson, who was 14 when he fatally stabbed 12-year-old Ava White in Liverpool over a Snapchat video argument in November 2021, has been named now that he is 18. He was convicted of Ava's murder, sentenced to at least 13 years, and previously could not be identified due to age-related reporting restrictions. Ava's mother, Leeann White, expressed mixed feelings about his identification but remains focused on preserving Ava's memory through the Ava White Foundation.Key Facts
- Harry Gilbertson stabbed Ava White during a dispute about a Snapchat video in 2021.
- He was 14 years old at the time of the attack and is now 18 years old.
- Gilbertson was convicted of murder and sentenced to a minimum of 13 years in prison.
- Reporting restrictions previously kept his identity hidden until he turned 18.
- Ava's mother is focusing on maintaining Ava's legacy through a foundation.
- The Ava White Foundation provides bleed control kits that have reportedly saved lives.
- An incident involving Gilbertson using social media from prison was reported, but he faced no formal punishment.
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