Found Deceased UK - Lindsay Birbeck, 47, Accrington, 12 Aug 2019 *Arrest* #3

[LancashireLad]

Coming to the end of the prosecution?!

 

[Kaykedi]

I am sure Iread somewhere there are cctv pics of the defendant showing damp patches on the knees of his pants. The brutal and horrendous injuries to Lindsay's neck/throat must be linked in someway?

Definitely!

 

[jamjim]

11:07
Clothing comparisons
Detective Sergeant David Bowler is now taking the jury through clothing comparisons of the defendant as seen on CCTV on August 12, 16 and 17 a tracksuit recovered from his home.

The officer said it showed ‘common features between the two’.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[Loulou38]

Seems to be a lot of stop starting with this case, I feel sorry for Lindsay's family, this must be frustrating, doesn't seem to be going anywhere fast.. wonder if theres other stuff going on behind the scenes.

 

[Kaykedi]

I am sure Iread somewhere there are cctv pics of the defendant showing damp patches on the knees of his pants. The brutal and horrendous injuries to Lindsay's neck/throat must be linked in someway?

Definitely!

Seems to be a lot of stop starting with this case, I feel sorry for Lindsay's family, this must be frustrating, doesn't seem to be going anywhere fast.. wonder if theres other stuff going on behind the scenes.

Totally agree with you. What could be going on behind the scenes?

 

[jamjim]

11:12
DNA from blue wheelie bin and trainers
Mr McLachlan is now taking the jury through more agreed facts between the prosecution and defence.

The first is DNA from a blood swap and hair recovered from the blue wheelie bin at Accrington Cemetery which was then store at Dill Hall Cemetery.

The forensic scientist said there is ‘extremely strong support for the view there is DNA from Lindsay Birbeck within the sample’.

The second is DNA from a right Sketchers trainers recovered from a blue plastic carrier bag in a large skip which had been at the cemetery

The forensic scientist said in her opinion there was ‘extremely strong support DNA from the defendant rather than his DNA not being present’ and ‘very strong support there is DNA from Lindsay Birbeck’.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[jamjim]

11:17
DNA from Lindsay and defendant found on gloves
The jury are now being told about DNA found on gloves recovered from Accrington Cemetery.

The forensic scientist said there was ‘extremely strong support’ that Lindsay Birbeck’s DNA was found on the outside of the left glove and the defendant’s DNA was on the inside of the gloves.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[MusicalMonkey]

I am sure I read somewhere there are cctv pics of the defendant showing damp patches on the knees of his pants. The brutal and horrendous injuries to Lindsay's neck/throat must be linked in someway?

Though 'damp knees' could just be explained away by 'handling the body - which of course 'he' has admitted to (as 'he' had no way out of that one).

 

[Legally Bland]

DBM.

 

[MusicalMonkey]

The reason for today's delay, problems with the heating!

Water yesterday, heating today. It sounds like there's perhaps been some shoddy workmanship done on the court.

 

[jamjim]

11:23
Walkthrough videos of the Hillock Vale area
The jury are now being shown different walkthrough videos of footpaths in the Hillock Vale area of Accrington, near to the Whitakers Arms on Burnley Road.

This is where the defendant was seen walking with the blue wheelie bin.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[MusicalMonkey]

Coming to the end of the prosecution?!

Hmmmm. Why hasn't the 'story' been questioned so far?

So many days off and 'days cut short'.

Now I understand why the original trial estimation was "3 weeks".

 

[sunflower22]

Anyone following Lancashire Telegraph? Quite interesting that LB was asking about a dating site The day before. Was she not on a relationship?

 

[Bampot]

11:29am
DS Bowler is confirming the location of the CCTV cameras on Burnley Road, which look onto Whitewell Road

11:27am
The jury is being shown walk through videos of this area of The Coppice and the path leading from The Coppice down to Burnley Road at the side of the Whitakers Arms, which is where the defendant was spotted on CCTV with the blue wheelie bin

11:24am
The jury is now being shown images from The Coppice, and a path which leads towards Burnley Road from The Coppice close to the Whitakers Arms pub, in an area known as Hillcock Vale.

They are being directed to look at their map from their jury bundle to establish where on the map the images have been taken from.

11:20am
Mr McLachlan is telling the jury that Lindsay's friend, Sharon Griffiths had spoken to Lindsay via text message on August 11.

They had had a conversation about the dating website Match.com and Lindsay had asked Sharon how she could get on the site for £4.99 a month.

It is heard that Sharon Griffiths did not know if Lindsay ever tried to access Match.com

11:17am
The jury are now hearing how DNA present on a pair of gloves found close to where Lindsay Birbeck's body was discovered tested positive for Lindsay Birbeck's and the defendant's DNA

11:15am
The jury are hearing DNA recovered from the right Skechers trainer found in a blue plastic bag in a skip that had been in Accrington Cemetery tested positive for the defendant's and Lindsay Birbeck's DNA.

11:11am
DS Bowler is also confirming that DNA from blood found inside the blue wheelie bin, and hair found inside the wheelie bin tested positive for Lindsay Birbeck's DNA

11:08am
DS Bowler is confirming the similarities between the tracksuits worn by the defendant in the CCTV footage from August 16 and the tracksuits recovered from his home address on August 28

11:06am
DS David Bowler has now entered the witness stand and is confirming some agreed facts to the jury

11:06am
The jury now hears a statement from an interview in which the defendant says: "I did not murder Lindsay Birbeck. I was not involved in her death. I was not present at the time or place of her death.

"I did move a body from an area off Burnley Road Accrington in a wheelie bin.

"At first I hid the body but later moved it again in a wheelie bin, taking it to the cemetery on Burnley Road where I buried it on my own.

"A man came up to me when I was walking alone in that area off Burnley Road and he asked me to “get rid of a body” for him.

"He said that he would pay me a lot of money when everything was clear.

"He showed me where the body was and he went away straightaway leaving me to “get rid of the body”.

"I have not met this man before. I have not met him since nor have I had any contact with him.

"He has not paid me any money. He told me that he would leave the money for me near where the body had been at first once everything was clear.

"I cannot describe the man other than to say he was white, male, spoke English.

"I could not see his face well as he was covering it with his hood.

"I am not sure of his height, build or age.

"Other than as above I do not wish to say anything further”.

11:00am
Mr McLachlan is instructing the jury to refer to their timelines in reference to the interviews which took place on those days, and who was present at the interview stage

10:58am
The jury hears that the defendant answered 'no comment' to all questions put to him by the police

10:58am
He explains the defendant was interviewed five times on August 29, three times on August 30, and three times on August 31

10:57am
David McLachlan QC is explaining some agreed facts to the jury regarding the interviewing of the defendant

10:56am
The judge is telling the jury that the case for the prosecution is expected to come to an end today, and proceedings will continue next week

10:53am
Her Honour Amanda Justice Yip has entered the courtroom and has called for the jury to be brought in

10:52am
Court has now resumed and the defendant has entered the dock


Live from court: Murder trial of Huncoat mum-of-two enters day seven

 

[LancashireLad]

I saw that match.com wonder where they are going with that?

 

[jamjim]

11:32
Videos from the Coppice
Det Sgt David Bowler is now showing the jury more walkthrough videos of the Coppice in Accrington.

These include the gate and footpath near the car park and an area known locally as ‘Cardiac Hill’.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[Doris777]

Wonder if there discussing changing the charge?

I was thinking that

 

[Bampot]

11:38am
Further footage is being played to the court of the same route through The Coppice, but this time the camera is panning across the wooded area before it comes to the second gate

11:37am
A walk-through video being played in court is showing a route through The Coppice, from a gate close to the car park, along a path, and through another gate.

DS Bowler is explaining the location of the car park in relation to the first gate seen in the footage and says the car park can be seen from that gate.

He says there is space in the car park for around 15 cars.

11:30am
Mr McLachlan is asking DS Bowler to point out where the Coppice car park is in relation to the path, and points out an area referred to as 'cardiac hill'

Live from court: Murder trial of Huncoat mum-of-two enters day seven

 

[jamjim]

11:40
Jury bundles
Prosecutor David McLachlan QC is now taking the jury through their bundles to make sure they have all the statements, maps and pictures entered into evidence so far.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[Kaykedi]

I saw that match.com wonder where they are going with that?

I'm wondering if he catfished her?