 The statement made by the late Sheila Jankowitz was read to the court by the prosecuting barrister, Richard Hearnden.This was followed by the testimony and cross-examination of the victim's mother-in-law, Jill Stevens.On the following day Erwin Jankowitz, the widower of Sheila Jankowitz, told the Old Bailey that his wife had told him that she had heard him pass by but Imiela had his hand over her mouth and threatened to kill her if she tried to call out for help.