Trial date set for man accused of murdering Halesowen pensioner
A trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering two pensioners, including an 80-year-old woman in Halesowen.
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Leo Barnes, 32, is alleged to have killed Halesowen pensioner Cynthia Beamond and Philip Silverstone in London on consecutive days in June.
The body of Mrs Beamond was found hidden inside her semi-detached house on June 29 after she was reported missing by family members.
A post-mortem examination found she died from head injuries.
Barnes, of Balsall Heath, Birmingham, appeared via video link at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday for a preliminary hearing having previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder.
He was remanded in custody to face a trial on January 15 at Wolverhampton.
