Overview
- West Mercia Police told Worcester Crown Court they found the garments during a re-search last Friday, about 15 months after Joanne Samak’s fatal stabbing in Droitwich Spa.
- Detectives said a Beeston hockey T-shirt contained a grey long-sleeved top, rolled socks and a flannel, with DNA on the cuff and a sock matching Mrs Samak.
- An officer testified the home was searched in July 2024 but the initial remit did not include clothing, and the bags were later placed in the garage by Mrs Samak’s family.
- Mohamed Samak testified he saw his wife stabbing herself, said he tried to stop her, admitted hiding a blood-stained jumper in the loft to avoid blame, and acknowledged lying to police in his first interview.
- Court evidence outlined a contested timeline including phone activity around 12:40–1:30am, a neighbour reporting a scream at about 3:10am, a 999 call at 4:09am, and expert testimony that her chest and heart wound allowed a 20–30 minute survival window.