Lucy McHugh Murder Trial: Shocking Medical Evidence and Neighbour’s Testimony
Dr Basil Purdue Reveals Gruesome Details of Lucy’s Injuries
In court today, Dr Basil Purdue gave chilling evidence about the fatal wounds suffered by murdered schoolgirl Lucy McHugh. Prosecutor Mr Mousley asked if Lucy was pregnant, to which Dr Purdue replied, “There is no evidence either under the microscope or to the naked eye that she was pregnant. She was not.”
Dr Purdue described the fatal neck wound in detail. The court viewed an animated graphic showing the injuries. The doctor highlighted “sharp defects” on Lucy’s jacket — cuts likely caused by a thin-bladed knife at least 7cm long.
Lucy also had superficial wounds across her upper chest. Evidence suggests she was probably immobile when the injuries were inflicted. Some wounds on her forearms were defensive, indicating she tried to fight back. Some details were too horrific to share in full.
Neighbour Speaks Out on Bonfire Note and Suspicious Behaviour
A neighbour testified about a note linked to a bonfire and how it was thrown in the bin. Meanwhile, Lucy’s mother’s partner Richard Elmes took the stand.
Elmes spoke of “petty arguments” happening rarely, about once or twice a week. He also recalled Lucy shouting to Nicholson, “I’ve got a hold on you anyway.” Nicholson had initially stayed with them to sort out his finances.
Richard Elmes Denies Knowledge of Lucy’s Sexual Activity
Elmes claimed to have no knowledge of Lucy being sexually active. He shared a bizarre incident when he saw Nicholson “as stiff as a leaf” in the kitchen with Lucy hugging him. When Elmes asked Nicholson about it, the defendant said Lucy was upset and wanted a hug, but he didn’t want to hug her and just stood still.
Elmes described his long friendship with Nicholson, dating back to when they were six, and added that Nicholson enjoyed fishing and ran a tattoo business through his Facebook page.
Nicholson denies murder. The trial continues.
