 Helen's mother Eileen Bailey testified that Helen had been concerned that she was sleeping excessively, and about her state of mind.The prosecution stated that traces of anti-insomnia medication had been found in Bailey's body.Giving evidence in his defence, Stewart claimed that Bailey and her dog had been kidnapped on 11 April 2016 by two men called Nick and Joe, saying that he had not told the police about this "to keep Helen safe" and that the kidnappers had demanded a ransom of £500,000.