In an opening statement, prosecutor Alison Morgan KC emphasized that Natalie Shotter was a vulnerable woman enjoying a night out, highlighting that she was taken advantage of by the defendant.
Morgan stated, "Natalie Shotter does not appear to have been conscious at the time that she was raped, let alone consenting to the defendant. He could never have believed that she was consenting."
The prosecutor detailed the events, noting, "It was the process of raping Natalie repeatedly that caused her death," underlining the severity of the crime.
CCTV evidence played a crucial role, with footage showing Natalie barely moving, appearing unconscious, and thus incapable of giving consent, leading to a more profound understanding of that tragic night.
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