UK - Chloe and Josh Bashford, killed in Newhaven, June 2023 *arrest/charged*

[Luwin]

Man, 64, appears in court over murder of a young couple

The bodies of Josh Bashford, 33, and wife Chloe, 30, were discovered in a property within a cemetery in Newhaven shortly after 7pm on Friday.

www.google.com

A 64-year-old man is set to go on trial later this year charged with the murder of a married couple.

The bodies of Josh Bashford, 33, and wife Chloe, 30, were discovered in a property within a cemetery in Newhaven shortly after 7pm on Friday.

Police say he was known to Josh and Chloe, though the nature of their relationship has yet to be revealed.

He was remanded in custody and will next appear in crown court to enter a plea on August 3.

His trial has provisionally been listed for November 27 and is expected to last two or three weeks.

 

[Luwin]

Newhaven: Mobile phone found in couple murder investigation

Josh and Chloe Bashford were found dead in their home and a man has been charged with murder.

www.bbc.co.uk

Police investigating the death of a husband and wife said they have found a mobile phone which was missing.
The phone is thought to have belonged to Chloe Bashford, 30, who was found dead with her husband Josh at their home in Lewes Road, Newhaven, East Sussex on 9 June.
Sussex Police said the phone was found in Newhaven on Friday afternoon.
Derek Martin, 64, also known as Derek Glenn, from Brighton, has been charged with two counts of murder.

 

[Twittens]

I am quite confused about what went on here, but this Guardian article includes some interesting background information.

Families of East Sussex couple pay tribute to ‘funny and loving pair’

The charged man Derek Martin/Derek Glenn is said to have known the two victims.

Young couple found dead in their Sussex home named by family

 

[Twittens]

I meant to add, the post mortem gave stab wounds as the cause of death.

Couple found dead in Newhaven home were stabbed

 

[elliefant]

I am quite confused about what went on here, but this Guardian article includes some interesting background information.

Families of East Sussex couple pay tribute to ‘funny and loving pair’

The charged man Derek Martin/Derek Glenn is said to have known the two victims.

Young couple found dead in their Sussex home named by family

I see the accused has the same surname as Chloe’s brothers. So that is presumably also her maiden name and the accused is related to her. I hope he isn’t her father

 

[pokerowan]

I see the accused has the same surname as Chloe’s brothers. So that is presumably also her maiden name and the accused is related to her. I hope he isn’t her father

The 'families' article had a quote from Chloe's father, who isn't the accused and has a different surname to the brothers. Maybe DM/DG is a stepfather?

 

[Twittens]

I see the accused has the same surname as Chloe’s brothers. So that is presumably also her maiden name and the accused is related to her. I hope he isn’t her father

She also (formerly?) seems to have used the surname Scott, based on her fb profile:

Log into Facebook

Josh Bashford also has a fb profile but their children feature heavily on it, so I think I won't link.

 

[elliefant]

Not info re their deaths but in case anybody is interested, I came across this interview (product endorsement) Chloe gave a few years ago

Mum says baby now sleeps through the night thanks to 'magic' £10 pillow spray

Mum Chloe says her son Joshua now sleeps for eight hours every night without fail - and has even dubbed the spray her 'magic potion'

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[Luwin]

Newhaven: Derek Martin admits killing young couple but denies murder

Derek Martin is facing trial after Josh and Chloe Bashford were found dead at their Newhaven home.

www.bbc.co.uk

A man has admitted killing a young married couple who were found dead at their home.
The bodies of Josh Bashford, 33, and Chloe Bashford, 30, were found at their home in Newhaven, East Sussex, in June
Derek Martin, 64, from Brighton, also known as Derek Glenn, has appeared at Lewes Crown Court, where he pleaded not guilty to murder, but guilty to manslaughter.
He has been remanded in custody ahead of a trial on 27 November.

 

[missf]

Does anyone know how I can find an update on the trial please? It was due to be in November but I can't find anything.

 

[dalsglen]

Does anyone know how I can find an update on the trial please? It was due to be in November but I can't find anything.

try search on the law pages. I can't access it on this device or I'd search myself.

 

[elliefant]

I contacted a journalist who had been reporting on the case. His reply is :

It wasn't possible for the trial to start at the end of November so it has been rescheduled to start on Monday 5 February.

 

[missf]

Thanks @elliefant. I am still waiting for my Law Pages email to come through, so that is very helpful.

 

[elliefant]

Just a reminder that the trial will be starting on Monday

 

[missf]

Thanks @elliefant Has anyone seen any coverage of the trial? I can't find anything. Wondering if it was postponed again?

 

[missf]

Brighton double killer’s case adjourned

A Brighton man who killed a married couple at their home in Newhaven appeared before a High Court judge at

www.brightonandhovenews.org

 

[elliefant]

From that article:
Martin, also known as Derek Glenn, is due to go on trial on Monday 17 June, with the trial expected to last for two weeks.

 

[crespo29]

The case was supposed to start at the Old Bailey (Monday 17 June) today but it was a no show. I enquired about the case to the court clerk and he gave the number of the List Office yo find out when the case will be heard 020 7192 2739

 

[Alyce]

Just editing the info....



After the hearing on May 20 ( referenced in the article above - post 16 ) it seems there was another hearing, a few days later

A hearing at the Old Bailey on Friday ( May 24 ) set the provisional trial date for 7 October at Lewes Crown Court.

Newhaven: Trial set for man accused of married couple's murder

Derek Martin will face trial at Lewes Crown Court for the killings of Josh and Chloe Bashford.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[thewalruswasdanny]

I am told that the trial is due to begin on Feb 17th 2025...(was told this by the clerk in Lewes). I attended the court on the date I was expecting only to find it had been adjourned (again)...I will attend and report back (if people want me to)