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Parents visit French murder trial Parents visit French murder trial
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The parents of a Gloucestershire student murdered in France in 1990 are to attend the trial of a man suspected of killing her. The parents of a Gloucestershire student murdered in France in 1990 have been attending the trial of a man suspected of killing her.
Joanna Parrish, 20, was killed while working as a teacher in Auxerre during a year out from Leeds University.Joanna Parrish, 20, was killed while working as a teacher in Auxerre during a year out from Leeds University.
Michel Fourniret, 65, has been placed under investigation for her kidnap, rape and murder.Michel Fourniret, 65, has been placed under investigation for her kidnap, rape and murder.
Ms Parrish's parents will be at a trial in France in which Mr Fourniret is accused of seven other murders. On Wednesday Ms Parrish's parents were at the trial in which Mr Fourniret is accused of seven other murders.
His wife, Monique Olivier, is separately charged with complicity in murder and kidnapping.His wife, Monique Olivier, is separately charged with complicity in murder and kidnapping.
The cases of two further alleged victims - including Ms Parrish - will not feature at this trial and are the subject of a separate legal process.The cases of two further alleged victims - including Ms Parrish - will not feature at this trial and are the subject of a separate legal process.
'Difficult moment'
Mr Fourniret denies murdering the Gloucestershire student.Mr Fourniret denies murdering the Gloucestershire student.
Father Roger Parrish said: "We've heard all sorts of different stories. We know certain things. But when you come face to face it is very different. Difficult moment
"We have to remember he is still a suspect. But it will be a difficult moment, I've no doubt." Roger Parrish, Joanna's father, said: "I'm a bit apprehensive because we've never been into a French court before and we're not entirely familiar with the procedure.
Pauline Sewell, Joanna's mother, added: "I feel quite positive. I want to see what they look like." "But we met our lawyers last night and they've done their best to make sure we're comfortable."
Lawyer Didier Seban said: "Roger and Pauline are the forgotten people in this trial."
Joanna's mother Pauline Parrish said: "He (Michel Fourniret) seemed to be quite bored by the whole thing.
"He doesn't seem to show any remorse at all.
"What is so upsetting is seeing the other families because I know how they feel."
Ms Parrish's naked body was found in the River Yonne.Ms Parrish's naked body was found in the River Yonne.