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April Jones murder case: Blood 'around suspect's home' April Jones murder case: Blood 'around suspect's home'
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Blood at several locations around the home of the man accused of murdering April Jones matched the five-year-old's DNA, a jury has been told.Blood at several locations around the home of the man accused of murdering April Jones matched the five-year-old's DNA, a jury has been told.
A forensics expert told Mold Crown Court the blood was found on the floor in Mark Bridger's living room.A forensics expert told Mold Crown Court the blood was found on the floor in Mark Bridger's living room.
She said it was a one-in-a-billion chance the blood was from anyone else.She said it was a one-in-a-billion chance the blood was from anyone else.
Mr Bridger, 47, of Ceinws, Powys, denies abducting and murdering April, who went missing on 1 October 2012 near her home in Machynlleth.Mr Bridger, 47, of Ceinws, Powys, denies abducting and murdering April, who went missing on 1 October 2012 near her home in Machynlleth.
Her body has never been found.Her body has never been found.
The prosecution claims he murdered April in a sexually motivated attack and her blood was found at his cottage.The prosecution claims he murdered April in a sexually motivated attack and her blood was found at his cottage.
Mr Bridger told police during interviews he accidentally hit April with his vehicle and "panicked", the jury has heard.Mr Bridger told police during interviews he accidentally hit April with his vehicle and "panicked", the jury has heard.
He claims he cannot remember what he did with her body because he was drunk. However, forensic evidence heard on Monday said there was nothing to suggest anyone had been hit or run over by Mr Bridger's vehicle.
The defendant claims he cannot remember what he did with her body because he was drunk.
The largest police operation in UK history was launched following her disappearance.The largest police operation in UK history was launched following her disappearance.
On Monday, the jury heard from forensic expert Emma Howes who examined evidence from Mr Bridger's vehicle and his home.On Monday, the jury heard from forensic expert Emma Howes who examined evidence from Mr Bridger's vehicle and his home.
April's blood was found in a number of locations in the property, she said, and referred to a large area of blood near the fireplace. April's blood was found in a number of locations in the property including a large area of blood near the fireplace.
It was as if April had been lying in this area "for some period of time", she said.It was as if April had been lying in this area "for some period of time", she said.
Evidence suggested attempts had been made to remove or clean up the blood, she added.Evidence suggested attempts had been made to remove or clean up the blood, she added.
Ms Howes said there were areas of blood on the underside of the carpet which appeared to have "soaked through" adding that there were "areas around the periphery of the stain... that did appear to be diluted," possibly indicating that the blood had been "wetted".Ms Howes said there were areas of blood on the underside of the carpet which appeared to have "soaked through" adding that there were "areas around the periphery of the stain... that did appear to be diluted," possibly indicating that the blood had been "wetted".
The forensics expert said April's blood was also found on the hallway carpet in a pattern indicating a trail of "dripped blood".The forensics expert said April's blood was also found on the hallway carpet in a pattern indicating a trail of "dripped blood".
Blood stains
Three areas of blood were tested and all three matched April's, the court heard.Three areas of blood were tested and all three matched April's, the court heard.
Shower curtain Ms Howes told the jury that numerous small spots of blood were found on a leather sofa in the living room and blood stains were also found in the bathroom and washing machine.
Ms Howes told the jury that numerous small spots of blood were found on a leather sofa in the living room.
There were also weak blood stains on both sides of the shower curtain in the bathroom, the bathroom walls and on the door.
The inside of the washing machine door also had traces of her blood.
The expert said traces of the defendant's blood was also found on the living room carpet in two locations.The expert said traces of the defendant's blood was also found on the living room carpet in two locations.
Ms Howes said: "There was a small area... that had the appearance of a trail or drips of blood."Ms Howes said: "There was a small area... that had the appearance of a trail or drips of blood."
The jury was also shown a knife with "scorch marks" taken from the top of Mr Bridger's wood burner. Two other knives were found in a bread oven next to the fire.The jury was also shown a knife with "scorch marks" taken from the top of Mr Bridger's wood burner. Two other knives were found in a bread oven next to the fire.
No blood was detected on any of the knives.No blood was detected on any of the knives.
Blood staining
The court heard an axe was also found with blood detected on the handle but no DNA profile was obtained.The court heard an axe was also found with blood detected on the handle but no DNA profile was obtained.
Tests on the clothes Mr Bridger wore at the time of his arrest showed a small area of blood staining on the inside of the collar with Mr Bridger and April both "fully represented", according to Ms Howes.Tests on the clothes Mr Bridger wore at the time of his arrest showed a small area of blood staining on the inside of the collar with Mr Bridger and April both "fully represented", according to Ms Howes.
Forensic examination of his other clothes was also carried out but results in relation to April were inconclusive.Forensic examination of his other clothes was also carried out but results in relation to April were inconclusive.
Ms Howes said tests on bed linen suggested there was nothing to indicate evidence of sexual activity.Ms Howes said tests on bed linen suggested there was nothing to indicate evidence of sexual activity.
The hearing was then adjourned for lunch. After lunch, the court was told a piece of carpet, a bathroom mat and a rug were recovered from the nearby River Dulas. Some carpet was also found on a river bank.
On Friday, the court heard that when the defendant was arrested he told police he knew "what it's all about". There was no blood or semen on the items, the jury heard, but Ms Howes said material could have been lost through degradation or removed by the water.
He was arrested at a roadside about 30 minutes after officers had searched his cottage. She also examined "every part" of Mr Bridger's Land Rover for evidence of April such as blood or skin tissue but none was found.
The officer who arrested him told the jury the suspect had been "an emotional wreck". Blood on the front of one of the toolboxes in the vehicle was found to be Mr Bridger's.
The witness said there was no trace of April on the tyres or wheels and no evidence anyone had been hit or run over by the Land Rover.
The defendant also denies intending to pervert the course of justice.The defendant also denies intending to pervert the course of justice.
The case continues.