Summary
- Four defendants accused of assisting an offender in connection with the murder of Elle Edwards are currently on trial at Liverpool Crown Court.
- The 26-year-old beautician died after being shot outside a pub in Wallasey, Wirral, on Christmas Eve 2022.
- Connor Chapman was convicted of her murder and jailed for life with a minimum term of 48 years.
- David Chambers, Danielle Dowdall, Roxanne Matthews, and Paul Owen deny the respective charges against them.
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- Danielle Dowdall and her mother, Michelle Dowdall, discussed taking and pawning jewelry stolen by a gunman involved in a fatal shooting.
- Danielle expressed the urgency of returning the items to avoid suspicion.
- Michelle advised Danielle to act dumb and not mention the stolen items to avoid trouble with the police or gang members.
- The court heard messages where Danielle denied being a thief, swore on her children’s lives, and expressed concern about getting in trouble.
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- An individual requested an extravagant package for a vacation rental which was only partially fulfilled
- The person then had their vehicle taken by someone they knew, causing distress and disappointment
- There is a mention of previous criminal history and feeling used in the situation
- Relationships with the individuals involved are discussed, with personal feelings shared
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- Roxanne Matthews recalls interactions with Christopher Chapman, describing him as chilled out and bubbly
- Chapman had been in touch with Matthews to book a holiday lodge for his pregnant girlfriend
- Matthews was not aware of the shooting incident until after the fact and immediately informed police about her association with Chapman
- Claire Dowdall, another individual charged in relation to the case, denies any knowledge of Chapman’s alleged crime
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- Chapman asked Dowdall to store his wardrobe and belongings temporarily.
- Dowdall kept the bag for a few days until Chapman’s uncle could pick it up.
- Chapman’s uncle, Chambers, contacted Dowdall through Matthews to retrieve the items.
- Dowdall was unaware of the murder charges against Chapman until later.
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- The officer confirmed that the gunman left the gun at a house and concealed it.
- There was no evidence linking Chapman to collecting clothing from Dowdall’s house.
- Chapman was seen moving freely after the murder and had opportunities to dispose of evidence.
- Legal discussions took place in court after the crown closed its case.
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- Chapman visited Dowdall before Christmas 2022 and left a bag of clothing at her home
- Dowdall performed a factory reset on her phone after contact with Chapman
- Jewelry found in the bag was described as not new, possibly from a jewelry box
- Dowdall expressed shock upon learning that Chapman had been charged with murder
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- Danielle Dowdall denies having any involvement in hiding evidence related to the murder of Elle Edwards.
- She insists she was not aware of Connor Chapman’s actions and was just doing a favor for a friend.
- Dowdall claims she was not panicking or trying to cover her tracks after Chapman’s arrest.
- Despite accusations, she maintains innocence and denies any wrongdoing.
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- Michelle Dowdall denies stealing jewelry from Connor Chapman
- Accusations suggest her mother was involved in planning the theft
- Dowdall maintains her innocence, stating she is not a liar or thief
- The trial involving multiple defendants continues before Mr. Justice Morris