Teacher Fiona Beal denies killing her partner, Nicholas Billingham, at their Northampton home.
Nicholas Billingham's remains were found months after he was allegedly killed by his girlfriend Fiona Beal
A three-day excavation at a house in Moore Street, Northampton in March 2022 revealed the "partially-clothed and partially-wrapped" remains of Nicholas Billingham.The trial at Northampton Crown Court heard Mr Billingham's remains were concealed under a "built structure". Forensic archaeologist, Peter Schofield, said a journal alleging a detailed planning of the murder and description of the body disposal was found in a hotel room by officers from Cumbria Police.Mr Schofield said an area of interest had been identified by police at the Moore Street property, including a mound covered by bark chippings.
Describing what he found, Mr Schofield told the court paving slabs had been placed vertically, forming a "retaining wall" to the mound.
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