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The Independent
23-05-2025
- The Independent
Woman denies Christmas Day murder of father-of-six
A woman has appeared in court to deny murdering a 'well-loved' father-of-six on Christmas Day. Kirsty Carless, 33, appeared at Stafford Crown Court via video link from HMP Foston Hall in Derbyshire on Friday, where she pleaded not guilty to murdering Louis Price, 31. Staffordshire Police said they were called to a report of a man in cardiac arrest at a property on Elm Road in Norton Canes, near Cannock, at about 3.25am on December 25 last year and, despite medical efforts, Mr Price died a short time later. Carless, of Haling Way in Cannock, also denied three other charges: possessing a kitchen knife in a taxi on December 25 last year, intentionally strangling Mr Price on November 11 last year, and causing actual bodily harm to Mr Price on the same date. She spoke only to enter her pleas and confirm she could hear the court, and said 'thank you judge' at the end of the 15-minute hearing. Judge Kristina Montgomery KC said Carless would have to appear in person in front of the trial judge for a pre-trial hearing on July 11. The trial is expected to start on July 14 and last three weeks. In a statement released through Staffordshire Police, Mr Price's family described him as a 'well-known member of the community' who was 'well-loved' and always smiling. They said: 'He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could. 'Louis was a devoted fisherman, he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family. 'He loved football, he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa. 'As a family we are devastated at losing Louis. Life will never be the same without him, he leaves a huge hole in the lives of everyone who knew him. 'Christmas is a time we have always spent together as a family, to lose Louis at this time is even harder. 'Louis leaves behind his mum, dad, brother and sister, along with his six children. He has four daughters and two sons who he loved dearly. Louis had a big heart, he loved those closest to him.'
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Kirsty Carless denies murdering dad of six on Christmas Day
A woman has denied murdering a "well-loved" father of six on Christmas Day along with three other charges relating to Carless, 33, appeared at Stafford Crown Court via video link on Friday, where she pleaded not guilty to murdering Louis Price, spoke only to enter her pleas and confirm she could hear the court and said, "Thank you, judge", at the end of the 15-minute said they were called to a report of a man in cardiac arrest at a property on Elm Road in Norton Canes, near Cannock, just before 03:00 GMT on 25 December. Despite medical efforts, Mr Price died a short time later. Carless, of Haling Way in Cannock, denied murder and three other charges of possessing a kitchen knife in a taxi on 25 December; intentionally strangling Mr Price on 11 November; and causing actual bodily harm to Mr Price on the same Kristina Montgomery KC said Carless would have to appear in person in front of the trial judge for a pre-trial hearing on 11 trial is expected to start on 14 July and last for three weeks. In a statement released through Staffordshire Police, Mr Price's family described him as a "well-known member of the community" who was "well-loved" and always said: "He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could."Louis was a devoted fisherman, he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family."He loved football, he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa."As a family we are devastated at losing Louis. Life will never be the same without him, he leaves a huge hole in the lives of everyone who knew him."Christmas is a time we have always spent together as a family, to lose Louis at this time is even harder."He had four daughters and two sons, who he loved dearly, they said. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
31-01-2025
- The Independent
Woman denies murder of ‘well-loved' father-of-six on Christmas Day
A woman has denied murdering a father-of-six on Christmas Day. Kirsty Carless appeared at Stafford Crown Court on Friday charged with the murder of 'well-loved' Louis Price on December 25 last year. The 33-year-old, of Haling Way in Cannock, spoke only to confirm her name and to enter a not guilty plea to the single charge put to her during the 10-minute hearing. Staffordshire Police said they were called to a report of a man in cardiac arrest at a property on Elm Road in Norton Canes, near Cannock, at around 3.25am and despite medical efforts Mr Price, 31, died a short time later. Judge Kristina Montgomery KC set the date for a three-week trial at Stafford as July 14 and Carless was remanded into custody to appear again for a pre-trial review in the week commencing May 12. In a statement released through Staffordshire Police after his death, Mr Price's family described him as a 'well-known member of the community' who was 'well-loved' and always smiling. They said: 'He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could. 'Louis was a devoted fisherman, he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family. 'He loved football, he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa.'
The Independent
31-01-2025
- The Independent
Woman pleads not guilty to murdering 'well-loved' father-of-six on Christmas Day
A woman is set to face trial after pleading not guilty to murdering a 'well-loved' father-of-six on Christmas Day. Kirsty Carless appeared at Stafford Crown Court on Friday charged with the murder of Louis Price on 25 December last year. The 33-year-old, of Haling Way in Cannock, spoke only to confirm her name and to enter a not guilty plea to the single charge put to her during the 10-minute hearing. Staffordshire Police said they were called to a report of a man in cardiac arrest at a property on Elm Road in Norton Canes, near Cannock, at around 3.25am and despite medical efforts Mr Price, 31, died a short time later. Judge Kristina Montgomery KC set the date for a three-week trial at Stafford as 14 July and Carless was remanded into custody to appear again for a pre-trial review in the week commencing 12 May. In a statement released through Staffordshire Police after his death, Mr Price's family described him as a 'well-known member of the community' who was 'well-loved' and always smiling. They said: 'He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could. 'Louis was a devoted fisherman, he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family. 'He loved football, he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa.' Police previously confirmed that a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following recent contact.
