Teen who killed Ava White named for first time

Published: 6/20/2025
Teen who killed Ava White named for first time
Teenager named for the first time as Harry Gilbertson, who killed 12-year-old Ava White in Liverpool following a Snapchat video dispute, now that he has turned 18. Ava's mother, Leeann White, expressed her desire for the public to know his identity. While Gilbertson was convicted of her murder at age 15, Ms. White revealed her mixed emotions regarding him being named and emphasized her focus on Ava's legacy rather than the perpetrator. Despite trial reporting restrictions, the tragic incident has prompted Ms. White to establish the Ava White Foundation for providing bleed control kits in memory of Ava.