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Murder victim's neck 'compressed' Murder victim's neck 'compressed'
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One of the five women whose bodies were found around Ipswich had injuries to her neck and had been under the influence of drugs, a court has heard. One of the five women whose bodies were found near Ipswich had injuries to her neck and had been under the influence of drugs, a court has heard.
Pathologist Dr Nathaniel Cary said 24-year-old Paula Clennell, 24 died after her neck was "compressed". Pathologist Dr Nathaniel Cary said 24-year-old Paula Clennell, died after her neck was "compressed".
Miss Clennell, Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29, and were working as prostitutes when they disappeared.Miss Clennell, Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29, and were working as prostitutes when they disappeared.
Steve Wright, 49, on trial at Ipswich Crown Court, denies their murders.Steve Wright, 49, on trial at Ipswich Crown Court, denies their murders.
Dr Cary, who carried out post-mortem examinations on the women, was giving evidence for a second day.
High on drugs
He said internal examinations showed bruising to Miss Clennell's neck muscles.
Jurors were told she had been under the influence of heroin and cocaine when she died.
The five women were found dead over 10 days in December 2006, two of whom - Miss Alderton and Miss Nicholls - were left in a crucifix pose, the court heard earlier.The five women were found dead over 10 days in December 2006, two of whom - Miss Alderton and Miss Nicholls - were left in a crucifix pose, the court heard earlier.
Dr Cary told jurors the women may have been unable to fight off their killer because they were high on drugs Dr Cary had earlier told jurors the women may have been unable to fight off their killer because they were high on drugs
The bodies were all found naked and appeared to have been dumped - circumstances that rule out the possibility they died accidentally from an overdose, Dr Cary told the court.The bodies were all found naked and appeared to have been dumped - circumstances that rule out the possibility they died accidentally from an overdose, Dr Cary told the court.