A shocking series of events has unfolded involving former Metropolitan Police detective Warren Arter and his wife, Rebekah Arter.
The couple’s Caribbean holiday ended in tragedy, with Rebekah found dead in a Barbados hotel room and Warren dying in his UK prison cell just days later.
The inquest has revealed troubling details about their relationship and Arter’s conduct as a police officer.
Warren Arter’s Return to the UK After Attempted Suicide
Warren Arter, 54, reportedly attempted to take his own life in Barbados following his wife’s death but was arrested on non-homicide charges and flown back to the UK.
He was later found dead in his cell at HMP Wandsworth on 12 July 2024.
Rebekah, 47, had been discovered two weeks earlier, on 28 June, in their hotel room.
Troubled Relationship and Allegations of Abuse
The inquest revealed that the couple met in 2006 while Warren was investigating domestic violence allegations against Rebekah’s then-husband.
Witnesses described how Rebekah “changed drastically” during her marriage to Warren.
Allegations emerged of verbal abuse, controlling behavior, drug use, and exposing Rebekah to pornography.
She reportedly did not want to go on the ill-fated Barbados holiday.
Assistant Coroner Andrew Harris summarized the events, noting that while Warren’s death is suspected to be suicide, the inquest has yet to officially determine the cause.
Family Concerns About Systemic Failings
Rebekah’s son, Elliot Usher, has expressed concerns that systemic failings by the Met Police and oversight bodies may have contributed to his mother’s death.
He emphasized that Warren, despite being suspended, maintained influence within the force and that intervention opportunities were missed.
Elliot urged that his mother not be “let down in death” and requested the case be treated as an Article Two matter under the European Convention of Human Rights.
Forensic Evidence and Witness Testimonies
Hair analysis indicated that Rebekah had used cocaine occasionally, though experts stressed this did not determine the cause of death.
Rebekah’s brother, Peter Monksfield, described seeing “gastric-altered blood with a coffee ground sort of colour” in her hotel room and noted delays in toxicology testing due to a lack of local laboratory facilities.
Dark Family Memories of Warren Arter
Elliot Usher recounted growing up believing Warren was a safe presence as a police officer, only to witness controlling and abusive behavior over time.
The inquest highlighted disturbing patterns, including manipulation, drug involvement, and aggressive conduct.
Warren reportedly coerced Rebekah into wearing revealing clothing, subjected her to verbal abuse, and engaged in questionable activities involving drugs and other women.
Met Police Disciplinary Findings
Warren Arter faced a Met Police tribunal for gross misconduct, including attending gatherings with drug use, failing to report illegal activity, and offering drugs to third parties.
He was dismissed without notice in May 2023, shortly before his death.
Inquest Continues Amid Unanswered Questions
The inquest into the deaths of Warren and Rebekah Arter continues, with investigators seeking clarity on the circumstances surrounding both deaths.
Family members, forensic experts, and former colleagues continue to provide testimony as the inquiry unfolds.
