'Cannibal plot' NY policeman Gilberto Valle on trial

[Gerald]

The estranged wife of a New York City policeman has told a court about her discovery of his alleged plot to kill her and cannibalise women.

Kathleen Mangan-Valle said she found emails detailing husband Gilberto Valle's plans to slit her throat, and kidnap and kill her friend.

Mr Valle, 28, is charged with conspiracy to kidnap, and using police databases to make a list of targets.

But defence lawyers told the court it was merely a role-playing fantasy.

Ms Mangan-Valle, 27, testified as the trial opened on Monday that her husband used to live a normal life until "weird stuff started happening".

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Note: 26 February 2013 Last updated at 02:48 GMT

"weird stuff started happening"

Strange things, yes it is no exaggeration.