TracyWalker published Julie Semper murder: Author was stabbed 13 times, court hears

Mapperley author Julie Semper died from 13 wounds including one in the abdomen, a court heard.The 47-year-old had also been strangled, according to prosecutors. James McCarthy, 24, of Collyer Road, Calverton, is charged with killing Ms Semper at her home in Magdala Road, between January 29 and February 1.McCarthy, wearing a white t-shirt and black trousers, appeared in custody at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday.He was expected to enter a plea but the case was adjourned so he could have further.