She said: “The injuries would have led to haemorrhage and breathing issues, ultimately leading to her death”. There was also damage to her chest cavity, lungs and spleen, as well as the left kidney. She said that there were at least "68 uses of a knife" to inflict the incised wounds, with some of the injuries being connected, described as a “through-and-through injury”.ĭr Mulcahy said Sally’s cause of death was due to multiple stab wounds to her neck and torso, which had caused damage to the jugular vein and had cut through her main airway. Read more: Durham murder trial: Pathologist gives evidence as postman denies murdering wife Sally Turnerĭr Mulcahy told the jury that Sally had sustained 78 incise wounds - caused by a sharp implement - to the skin, face, neck, torso, including her chest and abdomen, and also to the upper limbs. On Wednesday, the jury heard evidence from Dr Louise Mulcahy, a forensic pathologist, who discussed the injuries Sally sustained, as well as another Royal Mail colleague.
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The jury has so far heard from witnesses, including a taxi driver Sally was having an affair with at the time of her death, and Royal Mail work colleagues of Turner - who described him as a "gentle giant". He has admitted manslaughter on the grounds of loss of control - which the Crown does not accept.
Her husband, Harry Turner, 54, is currently facing a trial at Teesside Crown Court charged with her murder - which he denies. Sally Turner, 50, was found dead after suffering numerous stab wounds at a home in Cuthbert Avenue, Durham on June 22 last year.
A jury has heard how an alleged murder victim sustained numerous stab wounds which ultimately led to her death.
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