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| April Jones: Inquest opens into death of murdered five-year-old girl | |
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| An inquest has been held into the death of murdered schoolgirl April Jones. | |
| The five year old was abducted on 1 October 2012 and killed by Mark Bridger, 47, of Ceinws, Powys, in a sexually motivated attack. He was jailed for life in May. | |
| Despite one of the biggest search operations in police history, April's body has never been found. | Despite one of the biggest search operations in police history, April's body has never been found. |
| Her parents, Paul and Coral, from Machynlleth, Powys, are attending the inquest in Welshpool. | |
| Mr and Mrs Jones hope their daughter's inquest will enable them to finally lay what remains of their daughter to rest. | Mr and Mrs Jones hope their daughter's inquest will enable them to finally lay what remains of their daughter to rest. |
| Dyfed-Powys Police did manage to recover tiny fragments of bone at Bridger's home and Mr and Mrs Jones hope to hold a funeral for their daughter in the near future. | Dyfed-Powys Police did manage to recover tiny fragments of bone at Bridger's home and Mr and Mrs Jones hope to hold a funeral for their daughter in the near future. |
| The inquest is expected to result in a death certificate being issued. | |
| Det Supt Andy John from Dyfed-Powys Police, who led the investigation into April's disappearance, is giving evidence at the inquest. | |
| Although no funeral details have been officially confirmed, reports say mourners will be asked to wear pink, which was April's favourite colour. It also became a symbol of hope in the wake of her disappearance with scores of pink ribbons being put up by the community. | Although no funeral details have been officially confirmed, reports say mourners will be asked to wear pink, which was April's favourite colour. It also became a symbol of hope in the wake of her disappearance with scores of pink ribbons being put up by the community. |
| Hundreds of people are expected to turn up to say their farewells to the little girl, with a possible venue being St Peter's Church in Machynlleth. | Hundreds of people are expected to turn up to say their farewells to the little girl, with a possible venue being St Peter's Church in Machynlleth. |
| Father-of-six Bridger was sentenced at Mold Crown Court in May following a month-long trial. | Father-of-six Bridger was sentenced at Mold Crown Court in May following a month-long trial. |
| He will never be released from prison. | He will never be released from prison. |