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Becky Watts murder trial: Jury shown bloodstained finds | Becky Watts murder trial: Jury shown bloodstained finds |
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A member of Becky Watts' family left court in tears as jurors at her murder trial were shown bloodstained clothing found with the teenager's body. | A member of Becky Watts' family left court in tears as jurors at her murder trial were shown bloodstained clothing found with the teenager's body. |
A knife, "bloodstained goggles" and "make-up stained masks" were among the items produced at Bristol Crown Court. | A knife, "bloodstained goggles" and "make-up stained masks" were among the items produced at Bristol Crown Court. |
The 16-year-old's dismembered body was discovered in a shed at an address in Bristol in March. | The 16-year-old's dismembered body was discovered in a shed at an address in Bristol in March. |
Becky's stepbrother Nathan Matthews and his girlfriend Shauna Hoare deny murdering her. | Becky's stepbrother Nathan Matthews and his girlfriend Shauna Hoare deny murdering her. |
Crime scene investigator Lucy Pinkard confirmed pliers with apparent blood stains, a screwdriver and handcuffs were also recovered. | Crime scene investigator Lucy Pinkard confirmed pliers with apparent blood stains, a screwdriver and handcuffs were also recovered. |
Becky's aunt, Sarah Broom, left the public gallery as the jury were shown a bloodstained green jumper which had been cut along the back. | Becky's aunt, Sarah Broom, left the public gallery as the jury were shown a bloodstained green jumper which had been cut along the back. |
An all-in-one garment with "apparent blood staining" was also shown to the court. Jurors had previously been told Becky was probably wearing the "onesie" and the jumper when she died. | An all-in-one garment with "apparent blood staining" was also shown to the court. Jurors had previously been told Becky was probably wearing the "onesie" and the jumper when she died. |
Bloodstained bedding | |
Ms Pinkard said bloodstained safety goggles, a kitchen knife, scissors, two screwdrivers, masks, handcuffs, pliers and a shower curtain were found in a small rucksack discovered in the shed at 9 Barton Court in the Barton Hill area of the city on 3 March. | |
The finds also included a broken beaded bracelet and white bedding with blood stains and scorch marks which were wrapped in three layers of cling film and a black bin bag inside a suitcase, the court learned. | The finds also included a broken beaded bracelet and white bedding with blood stains and scorch marks which were wrapped in three layers of cling film and a black bin bag inside a suitcase, the court learned. |
The jury also heard from a police officer who examined a polka dot suitcase found in the shed which contained a circular saw alongside an empty bleach bottle, limescale remover, pan scourers, two T-shirts and a pair of jeans | |
Earlier, the jury was shown suitcases, a blue plastic box and a bin liner, in which Becky's body parts were found. | |
PC Jeremy Gale told the court a stun gun, which is a prohibited weapon, was found at Ms Hoare's house in Cotton Mill lane. | |
The court heard if it had been used for a split second it would have had a disorientating effect, and if used for longer the victim would have lost control of their muscles. | |
Mr Matthews, 28, of Hazelbury Drive, South Gloucestershire, admits killing his stepsister but denies murder and conspiring to kidnap her. | Mr Matthews, 28, of Hazelbury Drive, South Gloucestershire, admits killing his stepsister but denies murder and conspiring to kidnap her. |
He also admits perverting the course of justice, preventing Becky's burial and possessing a prohibited weapon. | He also admits perverting the course of justice, preventing Becky's burial and possessing a prohibited weapon. |
Miss Hoare, 21, of Cotton Mill Lane, Bristol, denies murder and conspiracy to kidnap, the weapons charge, perverting the course of justice and preventing a burial. | Miss Hoare, 21, of Cotton Mill Lane, Bristol, denies murder and conspiracy to kidnap, the weapons charge, perverting the course of justice and preventing a burial. |
Two other men, Donovan Demetrius, 29, and James Ireland, 23, deny assisting an offender. | Two other men, Donovan Demetrius, 29, and James Ireland, 23, deny assisting an offender. |
The trial continues. | The trial continues. |