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Blood suggests Nadine Lott subject to 'sustained assault' while on floor, scientist tells trial
Summary
In a murder trial, forensic scientist Dr Stephen Clifford testified that the blood splatter in Nadine Lott's kitchen indicated a sustained assault while she lay on the floor. He noted large amounts of impact blood on the wall and a blood‑stained Biro matching Lott's DNA. The prosecution alleged severe blunt force trauma and stab injuries inflicted by Daniel Murtagh, who pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. Murtagh, 34, was accused of attacking Lott in the living room and possibly the kitchen. The jury heard that paramedics found Lott in the kitchen, with her head between a wall and shelving unit, and that attempts at CPR could not explain the blood pattern. The case proceeded before Mr Justice Michael MacGrath with a jury of twelve.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Blood suggests Nadine Lott subject to 'sustained assault' while on floor, scientist tells trial. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of his 30-year-old ex-partner Ms Lott at her apartment in St Mary's Court, Arklow, Co Wicklow on December 17, 2019. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 17, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 14 Incident
- 2021-07-23 Publication
Why: The witness told Mr O'Kelly this was his view because of the amount of blood on the wall between the skirting board and the side of the press, where she had first been found after the assault took place. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of his 30-year-old ex-partner Ms Lott at her apartment in St Mary's Court, Arklow, Co Wicklow on December 17, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of his 30-year-old ex-partner Ms Lott at her apartment in St Mary's Court, Arklow, Co Wicklow on December 17, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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