ATV Today: 26.03.1979: Barry Williams

Summary

Barry Williams from West Bromwich who went berserk killing five people and seriously injuring three others in October 1978 has been committed to Broadmoor by Stafford Crown Court.

Year:

1979

Duration:

0:03:16

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Shots of Andrew Road at West Bromwich were Barry Williams lived (No. 14) and killed his neighbours George, Iris and Philip Burkett (No. 16). John McLeod piece to camera at Stafford Crown Court showing a gun similar to the one used by Williams. Williams was arrested by police in Buxton after a high speed drive from the West Midlands. Point of view shot in car entering the Mulberries Service station at Allestree in Derbyshire. View of Buxton town centre. Shot of police officers who caught Williams (library?). Interview with Carol Grice who lives at 8 Andrew Drive about the effects on local people. Exterior shot of Stafford Crown Court. Williams covered with a blanket leaving court. (+ Trims showing point of view shot from car driving along roads through Derbyshire).


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