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Doorman held over woman's murder | Doorman held over woman's murder |
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A 49-year-old nightclub doorman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 21-year-old woman. | A 49-year-old nightclub doorman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 21-year-old woman. |
The body of shop worker Jenna Thomas, from North Cornelly, Bridgend was found was in the front seat of a car driven to Porthcawl police station. | The body of shop worker Jenna Thomas, from North Cornelly, Bridgend was found was in the front seat of a car driven to Porthcawl police station. |
The station was closed for a time while an investigation was launched and Philip Packer, from the town, was later charged with killing her. | The station was closed for a time while an investigation was launched and Philip Packer, from the town, was later charged with killing her. |
Bridgend magistrates remanded him to custody "for his own protection". | Bridgend magistrates remanded him to custody "for his own protection". |
He will appear at Cardiff Crown Court on July 6. | He will appear at Cardiff Crown Court on July 6. |
The prosecutor, Miss Deena Lointon asked for Mr Packer to be held in custody "for his own protection." | The prosecutor, Miss Deena Lointon asked for Mr Packer to be held in custody "for his own protection." |
Philip Packer is charged with murdering Jenna Thomas | |
Meanwhile, in a tribute issued through police, Ms Thomas's family said they were "shocked and devastated by the tragic and sudden loss of our beloved Jenna". | Meanwhile, in a tribute issued through police, Ms Thomas's family said they were "shocked and devastated by the tragic and sudden loss of our beloved Jenna". |
"She was a beautiful young woman who brought light into the lives of everyone that knew her," said the family. | "She was a beautiful young woman who brought light into the lives of everyone that knew her," said the family. |
"Happy memories of Jenna will remain with us forever. We hope her friends will join us in celebrating Jenna's short time with us and remember her innocent humour, loving touch and perfect smile. | "Happy memories of Jenna will remain with us forever. We hope her friends will join us in celebrating Jenna's short time with us and remember her innocent humour, loving touch and perfect smile. |
"We miss you today and every day. You will live in our hearts and minds forever. | "We miss you today and every day. You will live in our hearts and minds forever. |
"We are profoundly grateful for the love, prayers and messages of support from our family, friends and neighbours. | "We are profoundly grateful for the love, prayers and messages of support from our family, friends and neighbours. |
"At this difficult time we request that our privacy is respected, in order for us to deal with our grief in peace." | "At this difficult time we request that our privacy is respected, in order for us to deal with our grief in peace." |