Summary

  • Day eight of the trial of four people accused of murdering Jodie Chesney, 17.

  • Forensic pathologist reveals Jodie's injuries

  • Jodie's boyfriend had described catching her after the stabbing

  • Jodie was stabbed to death while with friends in Harold Hill 1 March

  • Manuel Petrovic, 20, and Svenson Ong-a-kwie, 19, deny murder

  • Two boys aged 16 and 17, also deny killing the girl

  1. Jurors given body graphic bookpublished at 10:36 British Summer Time 26 September 2019

    Dr Fegan-Earl examined Jodie's body on 3 March, he told the court.

    Crispin Aylett QC explained to the jury that they will be given computer generated images showing the injuries on Jodie's body.

    The pathologist will explain the injury/injuries to the jury, Mr Aylett said.

  2. Pathologist enters the witness boxpublished at 10:35 British Summer Time 26 September 2019

    Dr Fegan-EarlImage source, Rex/Shuttershock

    Forensic pathologist Dr Ashley Fegan-Earl has been called to give his expertise on Jodie's cause of death.

  3. What happened yesterday?published at 10:34 British Summer Time 26 September 2019

    Purple ribbonImage source, PA

    Yesterday, jurors heard from various witnesses who saw what is being called as "the curious incident in Gidea Park", where Manuel Petrovics' Vauxhal Corsa was abandoned after his car keys were stolen on the evening of 1 March.

    Jurors were then shown CCTV footage stemming from the evening of 1 March to 4 March.

    One clip showed Manuel Petrovic attempting to buy a new sim card at a shopping centre in Romford.

    Another clip showed Svenson Ong-a-Kwie leaving his hostel with a yellow JD Sports bag on his shoulder and then returning a few minutes later without it.

  4. Welcomepublished at 10:30 British Summer Time 26 September 2019

    JodieImage source, Family Handout

    Welcome to day eight of the trial of four people charged with the murder of 17-year-old Jodie Chesney.

    Jurors are expected to hear from pathologist Dr Ashley Fegan-Earl this morning.

    Data analysis from the defendants' phone documents will then be explained this afternoon.