Three in court accused of murder (From Clacton and Frinton Gazette)

Three in court accused of murder

12:03pm Friday 22nd January 2010

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THREE people accused of murder in Clacton have appeared in court.

Jason Bethell, 31, of Broadway, Jaywick, denied murdering John Smith, 58, of Jaywick, when he appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court yesterday **Thurs Jan 21**.

He was remanded in custody until April 19, when a four-week trial has been provisionally set.

Laurence Wheatley, 45, of Seaway, Jaywick, also denies murdering Mr Smith. He was remanded in custody until April 19.

Claire Saunders, 31, of Riley Avenue, Jaywick, who denies murder and assisting an offender, was granted conditional bail.

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