Talbot Green Joanne Penney shooting accused appear in court
Emergency services were called to Llys Illtyd flats on 9 March to find Ms Penney with serious injuries.Neighbours at the time took flowers to the scene and Ms Penney's family released a statement saying they were devastated by their loss and that her "kindness, strength and love for her family will never be forgotten".
Melissa Quailey-Dashper, 39, from Leicester, is charged with murder and participating in the activities of an organised crime group but did not attend court.Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke said she would arrange a new hearing date after her plea has been set.The seven defendants who appeared in court were: Marcus Huntley, 20, from St Mellons, Cardiff, charged with murder and participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime groupSai Raj Manne, 25, of no fixed abode appeared via video link from HMP Hewell charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group and having in his possession/purchasing or acquiring a firearmKristina Ginova, 21, from Oadby, Leicestershire, charged with murder and participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime groupJoshua Gordon, 27, from Oadby, charged with murder and participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group, appeared from HMP BristolJordan Mills-Smith, 33, from Pentwyn, Cardiff, charged with murder and participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime groupTony Porter, 68, from Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, charged with murder and participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime groupMolly Cooper, 33, from Leicester, charged with participating in the activities of an organised crime group and having in her possession/purchasing or acquiring ammunition for a firearm without a certificate
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