Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Tracie Andrews admits lovers' tiff

Kate Watson-Smyth
Wednesday 09 July 1997 23:02 BST
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Tracie Andrews, the woman accused of murdering her fiance Lee Harvey, told police that the couple were deeply in love despite their arguments, a court heard yesterday.

Ms Andrews, 28, was arrested days after Mr Harvey was knifed to death in a quiet country lane near their home in Alvechurch, Worcestershire, on 1 December last year.

The day after she was found by his dead body, she told police he had been the victim of a road-rage style attack by a mystery passenger in a dark Sierra, which had chased them along country lanes.

Ms Andrews allegedly admitted to police that their relationship had its ups and downs. "We have had our arguments and split up a few times when Lee would go back to his parents' house, but we always got back together and love each other very much," she said.

"Lee is a very friendly, outgoing person. He's outspoken and speaks his mind no matter who is there. He's an extremely kind, loving person."

She denied that they had been arguing throughout the day of the murder, but admitted they had a lovers' tiff, saying "it was nothing major".

She said Mr Harvey had made a snide comment about the father of her six- year-old daughter, but denied they had been arguing.

The case continues.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in