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The Independent
17 hours ago
- The Independent
Trial date set for man accused of murder of mother-of-three
A trial date has been set for a 30-year-old man accused of the murder of a mother-of-three. Police were called to Wadham Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, at 7.37am on June 5, following the discovery of the body of 32-year-old Samantha Murphy. Charlie Jeans, of Southsea, has been charged with her murder and, wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and top, appeared by videolink from HMP Lewes for a preliminary hearing at Portsmouth Crown Court. Judge Michael Bowes KC set the trial date for November 10 with a plea and trial preparation hearing for July 10. He told the defendant: 'Your trial is fixed for 10th November 2025, plea and trial preparation hearing is 10th July for which you will be produced and in the meantime you are remanded in custody.' A 41-year-old man from Portsmouth arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on conditional bail until September 9. And two other men, a 32-year-old from Petersfield and a 32-year-old from Havant – who were previously arrested on suspicion of murder, have also been released on conditional bail until September 5. In a tribute released through Hampshire Constabulary, Ms Murphy's family said: 'Sammie-Jo, our bright, smiling soul, radiated joy to everyone she met. 'She was a devoted mother to her three beautiful children, the bubbly baby sister who brought laughter and light to her siblings, and the fun-loving auntie who adored her nieces and nephews.'
BBC News
17 hours ago
- BBC News
Trial set for man accused of murdering mum-of-three in Portsmouth
A trial date has been set for a 30-year-old man accused of murdering a were called to Wadham Road, Portsmouth, at 07:37 BST last Thursday following the discovery of the body of 32-year-old Samantha Jeans, of Southsea, has been charged with her murder and appeared by video link from HMP Lewes at Portsmouth Crown Court defendant will remain in custody, with a trial date set for 10 November and a plea and trial preparation hearing on 10 July. A 41-year-old Portsmouth man, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on conditional bail until 9 other men, a 32-year-old from Petersfield and a 32-year-old from Havant, who were previously arrested on suspicion of murder, have also been released on conditional bail until 5 a tribute, Ms Murphy's family said: "Sammie-Jo, our bright, smiling soul, radiated joy to everyone she met."She was a devoted mother to her three beautiful children, the bubbly baby sister who brought laughter and light to her siblings, and the fun-loving auntie who adored her nieces and nephews." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Man charged with murder of 32-year-old mother-of-three
A 30-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a mother-of-three described by her family as their 'bright, smiling soul'. Police were called to Wadham Road, Portsmouth, at 7.37am on June 5, following the discovery of the body of 32-year-old Samantha Murphy. A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said that Charlie Jeans, of Margate Road, Southsea, had been charged with murder and remanded into custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court later. He added that a 41-year-old man from Portsmouth arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender had been released on conditional bail until September 9. Two other men, a 32-year-old from Petersfield and a 32-year-old from Havant – who were previously arrested on suspicion of murder, have been released on conditional bail until September 5. In a tribute released through Hampshire Constabulary, Ms Murphy's family said: 'Sammie-Jo, our bright, smiling soul, radiated joy to everyone she met. 'She was a devoted mother to her three beautiful children, the bubbly baby sister who brought laughter and light to her siblings, and the fun-loving auntie who adored her nieces and nephews. 'Sam was the friend everyone went to for advice and a compassionate ear. 'Our gracious host at Halloween and Christmas, Sam's home was always filled with warmth and cheer. 'She was strong-willed and determined, yet her kindness shone through, always quick to see the good in everyone. 'Sam loved her music and dancing, truly embodying the life and soul of every party. 'Her singing voice, especially when she belted out her version of Amy Winehouse's Back To Black, never failed to draw admiration and applause. 'That mischievous and cheeky spirit she had as the youngest sister never faded; it was part of her charm, alongside her quirky little laugh, which continued to delight us into adulthood. 'Her loss has left an immense void. 'For her mother, it's not just the loss of a daughter, but of a best friend and constant companion. 'Her brother and sisters, whose bond with Sam was so rare and special, are utterly devastated by this unimaginable absence. 'We take comfort in knowing Sam would want her family and friends to pull together, ensuring her children are always protected and surrounded with the love she so generously gave. 'Love from your mum Denise, your three beautiful children, older sisters Louise, Jodie and Kelly, big brother Carl and brother-in-law Ollie, your wonderful friends Marissa, Emma and Charlene, and from your dad Phillip.'
