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Around 40 relatives and friends of the Bristol teenager Becky Watts packed a courtroom for a hearing involving six people charged in connection with her murder and the concealment of her remains. Relatives and friends of the Bristol teenager Becky Watts packed a courtroom for a hearing involving six people charged in connection with her murder and the concealment of her remains.
Becky’s stepbrother, Nathan Matthews, is accused of murdering Becky, whose body parts were discovered 11 days after she vanished from her home.Becky’s stepbrother, Nathan Matthews, is accused of murdering Becky, whose body parts were discovered 11 days after she vanished from her home.
His girlfriend, Shauna Hoare, 21, is charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice while three men and one woman are accused of helping Matthews dispose of and conceal the 16-year-old’s body parts.His girlfriend, Shauna Hoare, 21, is charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice while three men and one woman are accused of helping Matthews dispose of and conceal the 16-year-old’s body parts.
Matthews and Hoare both appeared at Bristol crown court for an administrative hearing via videolink from Long Lartin prison in Worcestershire and Eastwood Park in Gloucestershire respectively.Matthews and Hoare both appeared at Bristol crown court for an administrative hearing via videolink from Long Lartin prison in Worcestershire and Eastwood Park in Gloucestershire respectively.
Places for 16 close members of Becky’s family, most wearing badges with the girl’s face on them, were reserved in a public gallery within the body of the court. Others watched from a second gallery above the court. Some cried, others held hands.Places for 16 close members of Becky’s family, most wearing badges with the girl’s face on them, were reserved in a public gallery within the body of the court. Others watched from a second gallery above the court. Some cried, others held hands.
Among family members was Becky’s grandfather, John Galsworthy. Her boyfriend, Luke Oberhansli, also attended.Among family members was Becky’s grandfather, John Galsworthy. Her boyfriend, Luke Oberhansli, also attended.
It is understood that there are continuing investigations.It is understood that there are continuing investigations.
Prosecuting, William Mousley QC indicated that the crown intended to draw up a joint indictment involving all six defendants and said a trial could last up to seven weeks.Prosecuting, William Mousley QC indicated that the crown intended to draw up a joint indictment involving all six defendants and said a trial could last up to seven weeks.
The recorder of Bristol, Neil Ford QC, set a provisional trial date for 5 October and said the case would be heard by a high court judge.The recorder of Bristol, Neil Ford QC, set a provisional trial date for 5 October and said the case would be heard by a high court judge.
Twin brothers Karl and Donovan Demetrius, 29, Jaydene Parsons, 23, and James Ireland, also 23, are charged with jointly assisting an offender. They are accused of assisting in the disposal and concealment of the body parts, intending to “impede the apprehension or prosecution” of Matthews.Twin brothers Karl and Donovan Demetrius, 29, Jaydene Parsons, 23, and James Ireland, also 23, are charged with jointly assisting an offender. They are accused of assisting in the disposal and concealment of the body parts, intending to “impede the apprehension or prosecution” of Matthews.
Only Ireland appeared in person in court. Parsons also appeared via videolink from Eastwood Park, sitting next to Hoare. The Demetrius brothers were to appear later.Only Ireland appeared in person in court. Parsons also appeared via videolink from Eastwood Park, sitting next to Hoare. The Demetrius brothers were to appear later.
None of the lawyers representing the six made an application for bail.None of the lawyers representing the six made an application for bail.
Becky vanished from her home in Crown Hill, St George, Bristol, on 19 February. Police launched a huge search after she was reported missing the following afternoon, including a social media campaign. Body parts were found at an address in Barton Court, Bristol, around two miles away.Becky vanished from her home in Crown Hill, St George, Bristol, on 19 February. Police launched a huge search after she was reported missing the following afternoon, including a social media campaign. Body parts were found at an address in Barton Court, Bristol, around two miles away.