A woman was likely still alive as a former boyfriend began sawing off her head in a frenzied fit after she disclosed she was a lesbian, a pathologist has told a British court.

Jacqueline Queen's blood soaked body was discovered wrapped in a sheet on a quiet North London street last November.

One time boyfriend James Seaton,46, is on trial for murder.

On the witness stand Dr Vesna Djurovic testified that Queen had suffered dozens of injuries before she died.

Djurovic said most of the wounds came from a club hammer matching one found in Seaton's bedroom. Other wounds were caused by a knife similar those found in the home.

The forensic pathologist told the court that Queen may have been been alive but unconscious as Seaton began sawing through her throat in a botched attempt to cut up the body so it could more easily be disposed of.

The prosecution argues that Seaton went into a frenzy when Queen told him she did not want to see him any more because she was a lesbian.

Seaton denies murdering Queen, but has admitted manslaughter, claiming he was too drunk at the time to be responsible for his actions.

Police say that Seaton has admitted going to his brother's home and asking for help in moving a wardrobe.

While the two men attempted to move the wardrobe Queens body fell out. The men then decided to wrap it in a sheet and dump it in a street. The brother later returned home and called police, leading to the arrest of Seaton.

The trial continues.

The brother has been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and is awaiting a court date.

via 365gay.com

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