Cork murder trial hears there may have been 'an attempt to amputate arm' of dead woman

State pathologist Dr Yvonne McCartney also said that Daena Walsh’s hand injuries were consistent with defensive-type injuries

A witness today told the court that Adam Corcoran (pictured) 'seemed angry, not his normal self' on the day in question. Picture: Larry Cummins

An attempt may have been made post mortem to amputate the left arm of the 27-year-old woman found dead with multiple stab wounds in an apartment in Midelton, but this could not be confirmed because of the fire that was started.

This possibility, which could not be confirmed, was referred to in the evidence of state pathologist Dr Yvonne McCartney at the Central Criminal Court where a murder and arson trial went into its fourth day on Thursday.