Diary of ‘evil plot inspired by TV show’
PLANS for the murder of Sadie Hartley were outlined in meticulous detail in alleged accomplice Katrina Walsh’s diary, the court heard. Over 17 months, Walsh described how she was ‘buzzing’ at the thought of ‘plotting the perfect murder’ with friend Sarah Williams. The entries included:
SEPTEMBER 2014:
‘Sarah came round. Got caught up in endless murder plots for Ian’s other half.’ JUNE 2015:
‘We’re also seriously talking of getting rid of her opponent. I agree is probably a good play... She does seem to be a totally evil bitch.’ AUGUST 2015:
‘Wow, I may get to be instrumental in helping remove the awful woman! This may happen! Wow. Am unexpectedly excited by it! Was so buzzing so much I needed a Southern Comfort to wind down a bit.’
Referring to her ex-husband Kevin’s refusal to be part of the plan, Walsh added: ‘Kev not going for the idea of being a hitman after all, scuppered that idea. Plan B will be needed.’
In the same entry, she went on: ‘We could plot to take the bint out as Kev was a bust on it. I’m going to be involved now, heaven help me!’
Referring to being able to sleep easily despite the murderous nature of their plot, she wrote: ‘I have no moral qualms, just a serious don’t get caught twinge. Was off just fine despite being away in all the buzz.’ SEPTEMBER 2015:
Walsh wrote that the pair had discussed ‘a hit on a motorcycle’, hoping to kill Mrs Hartley so that her death looked like a road accident.
She also said they considered taking the flag of Islamic State to the scene to ‘mislead the investigation’, fooling police into thinking it was a terrorist attack.
Referring to the IS flag, she said ‘I’m much more into that’, adding: ‘Fortunately Sarah’s had an idea that would spare me the anxiety as she
things [sic] of just riding on a motorcycle, killing and leaving said floosy [sic] and riding off. I just have to clandestinely train Sarah to ride a bike and store said bike.’
She later added: ‘Sarah turned up. Caught Hunted [Channel 4 reality show in which teams try to evade intelligence officers]. Then discussed the plans to off the c***.’ OCTOBER 2015: Walsh described plans to ‘off the bitch’ and travel to Germany to buy the stun gun they will use.
She added: ‘Just buzzing too much over the end of Hunted and all the planning.
‘Sarah has ordered a GPS tracker on my credit card to be delivered here and will give me cash for it. That’s fine as I’m not going to be involved at the sharp end.’ DECEMBER 2015:
Shortly before the pair went to Germany to buy the stun gun, Walsh wrote: ‘She [Williams] could do with that zapper or she risks being injured herself.
‘So will get a trip to Germany out of this. Took ages to wind down after all the excitement of plotting the perfect murder.’
After Williams successfully fitted the tracker to Mrs Hartley’s partner’s car, Walsh wrote: ‘Sarah called in bouncing.’
Mrs Hartley was stabbed to death the following month.