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Becky Watts trial - Day 11

The trial of four people arrested in connection with the murder of Becky Watts continues hearing evidence today. Nathan Matthews and Shauna Hoare deny kidnapping and murdering the teen. James Ireland and Donovan Demetrius deny assisting an offender.

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Becky Watts trial: Matthews had 'anger problem'

A Territorial Army member has said she thought Matthews had an anger problem, and would often "snap" while on training.

Danielle Rogers, who was a member of the TA alongside Matthews in 2006/7 told the court there were times he would worry her. She said Matthews would drive the pair to training, in Cardiff, and often take his anger out "on his driving".

She said it would never frighten her, but she was worried.

I noticed he had a bit of an anger problem at times, he would sometimes snap in frustration and throw things in temper sometimes.

– Danielle Rogers

Another TA recruit said she believed Matthews was a "quiet nice guy", while his Squadron Sgt Major said he was keen and willing to learn.

The court also heard how Matthews learned about using cat litter to "absorb liquids" and "decontaminate" with the TA.

The jury has been told that cat litter - or Fuller's Earth - was found piled on top of part of Becky's torso inside a box in a shed.

Roy Kempton, who was Squadron Sgt Major of the unit in 2006 said training would have included camouflage, concealment, army discipline, and chemical, biological and nuclear defence, including decontamination.

Decontamination would have included the processes and the use of Fuller's Earth [DKP].

While on basic training their areas, and surrounding areas, would have been required to be kept in a pristine condition.

When I say spotless, I mean spotless.

He added that if their areas had not been prestige and spotless, then there would have been punishments including pushups, removal of privileges or even jail.

– Roy Kempton

Ms Rogers echoed the statement.

We learnt about chemical exposure and wearing of appropriate protective clothing and how to deal with all that, masks and the like.

We were taught about DKP, which is a powder used to mop things up. It's the same colour as cat litter.

– Danielle Rogers

Former Grenadier Guard and TA cadet instructor Darren Thomas taught Matthews in 2000 at a detachment in Cadbury Heath, Bristol.

Mr Thomas said cadets would have been told about the use of Fuller's Earth - a powder in cat litter - in covering chemicals and "absorbing fluids".

Nathan would have been taught that this powder could be used in the event of a chemical or noxious liquid spraying on them.

– Darren Thomas

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