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Mourners will gather later for the funeral of toddler Casey Leigh Mullen, who was found dead at her home on an east Leeds estate. | Mourners will gather later for the funeral of toddler Casey Leigh Mullen, who was found dead at her home on an east Leeds estate. |
The two-year-old girl's body was found at a house in Oak Tree Crescent, Gipton, on 11 February. | The two-year-old girl's body was found at a house in Oak Tree Crescent, Gipton, on 11 February. |
Her funeral service will take place at St Bartholomew's Church, Wesley Road, Armley, followed by a private burial. | Her funeral service will take place at St Bartholomew's Church, Wesley Road, Armley, followed by a private burial. |
Casey's uncle, Michael Mullen, 21, of Lawrence Road, Leeds, is due to stand trial for her rape and murder in July. | |
A post-mortem examination showed that Casey died from compression of the neck. | |
Mr Mullen is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on 16 April. |