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Cartwright Trial Hears of Dinner Collapse and Bizarre Post-Death Conduct

The testimonies come after Cartwright insisted that Mickleburgh’s injuries were accidental.

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Overview

  • Waitress Elena Jabri told the court that Mickleburgh suddenly nodded off mid-course at the Michelin-starred Latymer and was too unsteady to remain at the table.
  • After being alerted by restaurant staff, hotel reception called Cartwright’s room and he said the food was “okay” and they would not return to dinner.
  • Pennyhill Park’s guest relations manager James Pettitt said paramedics found Cartwright naked and screaming and noted dry blood around Mickleburgh’s nose.
  • Pettitt recounted that Cartwright kissed the mortuary bag containing Mickleburgh’s body, waved the ambulance away and then removed a car key and diamond jewellery from her handbag.
  • Cartwright told hotel staff that Mickleburgh had rolled out of bed, struck her head and suffered a nosebleed that required no first aid.