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April Jones: Inquest opens into death of murdered five-year-old girl April Jones: Inquest ends 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. An inquest into the death of murdered schoolgirl April Jones has formally ended without a verdict.
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. The five-year-old girl was abducted on 1 October 2012 and killed by Mark Bridger, 47, of Ceinws, Powys, in a sexually motivated attack.
Coroner Louise Hunt said she could not reach any conclusion which had not already been reached by the court case.
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. Her parents, Paul and Coral, from Machynlleth, Powys, attended the inquest in Welshpool, flanked by two police family liaison officers.
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 the 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, gave a brief outline of the case at the inquest.
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.