The head investigators in the Joshua Harling murder trial have reacted to the sentencing THE HEAD investigators for the Joshua Harling murder trial have reacted to the sentences of his killers. Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Mike Roddy, of Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit, said: “Braim and Eyles have now been sentenced to significant terms of imprisonment as a direct result of their actions both on 18 July and 22 July. “This tragic incident resulted in the needless and senseless death of Josh Harling, a young man with his whole life ahead of him. “Neither defendant has ever taken any responsibility for their actions that night of 22 July.