Overview

• Ella Callard testified that Cartwright insisted he did not expect Samantha Mickleburgh to be at Pennyhill Park Hotel
• She said he later told her Mickleburgh died from a nose bleed after refusing medical help
• Martin Manning described a pattern of controlling behaviour, including unexpected visits and a barrage of messages after the couple’s breakup
• Forensic experts told the court that Mickleburgh’s neck injuries were caused by manual pressure, consistent with strangulation
• Prosecutors argued Cartwright fabricated his 999 call and lied about finding Mickleburgh’s body, and he continues to deny all charges