Er, you do know expert forensic electronic bods analysed the calls and reported to the court? Do read Massei or Micheli Report for finer details.
Fact is, Abbey National was dialed on Mez' phone, but the connection aborted, as it was believed the country code was not entered - others that it needed further interface to connect. In any case, it took place at the cottage, circa 10:10pm, and that was the last known signal at the cottage, a signal being picked up some distance away in someone's garden circa 00:30.
The fact Abbey was almost certainly the first name on Mez' phone contacts, suggests it was activated by simple movement, possibly a struggle that occurred.
The idea that 'Rudy was hoping to get money out of Mez' bank is a daft one.[/QUOTE]
You'd be right if anyone had suggested that, which no one has. But that fact doesn't stop you from thinking it so anyway.