Traces of Mrs Ward’s blood were found in the bathroom of the couple’s home The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of a man accused of murdering and dismembering his wife at their Norfolk home.
Nicky Ward, 29, of Rockland St Peter, near Norwich, denies murdering Emma Ward, 22, last year, claiming he has no memory of the incident.
Mr Ward told Norwich Crown Court: “I do accept she died at my hands.”
He said he believed she had died in an accident, but said he had no memory of it happening or cutting up her body.
The court heard from forensic expert Hazel Johnson who said blood, hair and body matter that matched the DNA profile of Emma Ward had been found throughout the house.
Traces of Mrs Ward’s blood were found in the bathroom where the prosecution alleged her body was dismembered.
There were also traces of Mrs Ward’s bone and blood in an electric saw. Mrs Ward’s body has not been found.
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