Man on Trial for Murder After Claiming Girlfriend ‘Fell Off Sofa’; Paramedics Testify Against His Account

London, England — A man accused of murdering his elderly girlfriend has insisted she “fell off the sofa,” despite evidence from paramedics suggesting a much darker reality. Steven Clark, 50, is on trial for the murder of 83-year-old Ursula Uhlemann, whose lifeless body was discovered in her home in March of last year.

At Southwark Crown Court, Clark faced charges after paramedics discovered “abnormal” bruising on Ursula’s neck and blood in her mouth, leading them to suspect foul play. The medical professionals who responded to the emergency call testified that their attempts to revive Ursula — which included CPR, chest compressions, ventilation, and even the insertion of a cannula into her leg bone — should not have caused any marks or bruising to her neck.

The court heard that when paramedics arrived at the scene, they found Ursula in a state of medical distress. Despite their best efforts to perform life-saving measures for around an hour, they were unable to revive her. During the attempts, Clark, who appeared visibly distressed, broke down in tears and offered to help. However, his behavior raised suspicions when paramedics noted the unusual marks on Ursula’s neck.

According to the prosecution, the bruising observed by the paramedics was inconsistent with a simple fall, as Clark had claimed. Evidence presented in court suggests that the injuries were consistent with possible strangulation or other forms of violence, not a mishap caused by a fall from a sofa.

Steven Clark maintains that Ursula’s death was a tragic accident, asserting that she simply “fell off the sofa.” His defense argues that Ursula’s frailty due to age could have caused the fall, leading to her injuries. However, the prosecution has pointed to the unexplained bruising and blood as key indicators that Ursula’s death was the result of a violent act, not an accident.

In his testimony, Clark also told the court that he had tried to revive Ursula after finding her on the floor, but the paramedics contradicted his account. The paramedics testified that none of their procedures should have caused the bruising, and that the evidence pointed to more sinister circumstances.

The trial has left Ursula’s family devastated, as they seek justice for the elderly woman, who was reportedly in a loving relationship with Clark. Neighbors described her as a kind, independent woman, and the revelations about her final moments have left many questioning how her relationship with Clark turned so tragically violent.

Clark, who faces life in prison if convicted, has denied the charges of murder. His defense team has suggested that the medical professionals’ observations could be explained by other factors, but the jury will have to determine if the evidence points to a violent act or a tragic accident.

As the trial continues, the court awaits further expert testimony and evidence regarding Ursula’s injuries and the circumstances surrounding her death. For now, the question remains: was this a tragic fall, or is there a deeper, more disturbing truth to be uncovered?