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Closing speeches in 'hand in hair' murder trial Closing speeches in 'hair in hand' murder trial
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Closing speeches have taken place in the trial of an Italian man accused of murdering a mother-of-two inside her Bournemouth home nine years ago.Closing speeches have taken place in the trial of an Italian man accused of murdering a mother-of-two inside her Bournemouth home nine years ago.
Danilo Restivo, 39, denies murdering Heather Barnett, 48, whose body was found inside her flat in 2002.Danilo Restivo, 39, denies murdering Heather Barnett, 48, whose body was found inside her flat in 2002.
The prosecution have linked her death to the murder of Elisa Claps, 16, who went missing in Italy in 1993. Both victims had some of their hair cut off.The prosecution have linked her death to the murder of Elisa Claps, 16, who went missing in Italy in 1993. Both victims had some of their hair cut off.
Mr Restivo's defence said his "hair fetish" did not mean he was a killer.Mr Restivo's defence said his "hair fetish" did not mean he was a killer.
David Jeremy QC accused the prosecution of building evidence around his client.David Jeremy QC accused the prosecution of building evidence around his client.
'Killing hallmark''Killing hallmark'
Mr Restivo, of Chatsworth Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, is alleged to have entered Ms Barnett's flat and bludgeoned her with a hammer before cutting her throat.Mr Restivo, of Chatsworth Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, is alleged to have entered Ms Barnett's flat and bludgeoned her with a hammer before cutting her throat.
The prosecution said the manner in which Ms Barnett was killed could be considered Mr Restivo's "hallmark".The prosecution said the manner in which Ms Barnett was killed could be considered Mr Restivo's "hallmark".
Both Ms Barnett and Elisa were stabbed and had some of their hair cut off.Both Ms Barnett and Elisa were stabbed and had some of their hair cut off.
Ms Barnett had a clump of hair in her hand when she was found dead.Ms Barnett had a clump of hair in her hand when she was found dead.
Mr Restivo has admitted cutting women's hair as he liked the touch and smell of it.Mr Restivo has admitted cutting women's hair as he liked the touch and smell of it.
He also told jurors he met Elisa at the Church of Holy Trinity in Potenza after Mass on Sunday 12 September 1993 and later saw her leave.He also told jurors he met Elisa at the Church of Holy Trinity in Potenza after Mass on Sunday 12 September 1993 and later saw her leave.
Her body was found in the loft of the church last year.Her body was found in the loft of the church last year.
The judge at Winchester Crown Court is expected to start summing up the case on Tuesday.The judge at Winchester Crown Court is expected to start summing up the case on Tuesday.