GUILTY UK - Kayleigh Haywood, 15, Ibstock, Leicestershire, 13 Nov 2015 - #2

[Alyce]

Does a guilty plea mean that they won't have to explain why they did what they did and what happened during the days Kayleigh missing? Or will it be part of the sentencing process?

I guess the trial will not go into too much detail regarding the murder but will concentrate on trying to prove that Kayleigh was held against her will, whilst those 2 will be trying to say she stayed with them voluntarily.

We may however hear more detail regarding the murder in the judge's sentencing remarks.

 

[suzyjackson]

I guess the trial will not go into too much detail regarding the murder but will concentrate on trying to prove that Kayleigh was held against her will, whilst those 2 will be trying to say she stayed with them voluntarily.

We may however hear more detail regarding the murder in the judge's sentencing remarks.

Whilst I don't necessarily want to hear the details of the murder itself, that would be very harrowing for everyone, I would be interested in how it came about iyswim. How did 2 seemingly normal young men get themselves into a situation where such a brutal event occured and why.

 

[ColourPurple]

Any thoughts on why both have denied the false imprisonment charges? I guess the obvious answer would be that they didn't falsely imprison her, but I was wondering if there could be any other motivation, does admitting to that charge affect the sentencing for the other charges?

 

[Alyce]

Any thoughts on why both have denied the false imprisonment charges? I guess the obvious answer would be that they didn't falsely imprison her, but I was wondering if there could be any other motivation, does admitting to that charge affect the sentencing for the other charges?

Yes, I think you're right. I would say that admitting to false imprisonment would indicate more serious intent to harm and might even be used by the prosecution to claim there was premeditation in their actions.

 

[Tortoise]

A reminder that this case is going to trial tomorrow, 8th June.

 

[JerricaBenton]

I thought it was today, that will be why I couldn't find any news!

 

[Alyce]

Thanks Tortoise - I just checked and seems it has started today....



Nottingham Court 2

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luke anthony paul harlow
stephen kurt beadman

case started 10.12



http://www.thelawpages.com/court-hearings-lists/Nottingham-Crown-Court.php

 

[skibaboo]

Might be a good idea to keep an eye on FB, if that will be allowed? Kayleighs Mum and Aunt often post updates on the FB page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/753661054767236/

 

[Alyce]

Good idea Skibs re FB. I had a trawl thru local papers but can't see any coverage so far.

 

[JerricaBenton]

Ive been following the FB page, and they kept saying that today was the start of justice for Kayleigh but I cannot find anything in the press at all?

 

[Alyce]

I wonder if it was just Jury selection today, hence the reason no press are covering as yet ?

 

[Tortoise]

I wonder if it was just Jury selection today, hence the reason no press are covering as yet ?

Could be, but it was listed for starting tomorrow. Could also have been pre-trial disclosures / admissions of defence statements to evidence and legal argument.

 

[JerricaBenton]

Justice for Kayleigh :tears:

 

[Alyce]

Still cant find anything in the press other than the court listing for today

Nottingham Court 1

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luke anthony paul harlow
stephen kurt beadman

Details: For Trial - Case Started - 10:37

 

[Alyce]

Finally something on Twitter


CapitalEastMids News ‏@CapitalEMNews 3h3 hours ago

Trial over murder/kidnap of Leicestershire schoolgirl #KayleighHaywood begins today. #CapitalReports

 

[JerricaBenton]

Usually the Facebook group "UK & Eire database for all crimes against children" follow these court cases in detail, but they don't have anything on their page.

 

[Tortoise]

[FONT=open_sans]The two men appeared in the dock this morning, flanked by security guards, for the first day of the trial, which is expected to be largely taken up with legal argument involving the judge and barristers.[/FONT]
[FONT=open_sans]A jury is expected to be sworn in later today, although they may not begin hearing evidence until tomorrow.[/FONT]
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Read more: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/K...tory-29375381-detail/story.html#ixzz4AzDCmHI8

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[Tortoise]

[FONT=open_sans]Today was the first day of the trial. Both men appeared in the dock at 10.30am at Nottingham Crown Court, Beadman wearing a white T-shirt and Harlow in a pink shirt.[/FONT]
[FONT=open_sans]Most of the morning was spent with the barristers discussing how the case would proceed.[/FONT]
[FONT=open_sans]In the afternoon a jury of 12 was sworn in, as well as two reserve members, and they were given instructions about their role by the judge, The Honourable Mrs Justice Cox.[/FONT]
[FONT=open_sans]They were sent home for the day shortly before 4pm and the prosecutor's opening statement is due to begin tomorrow morning at 10.30am.[/FONT]
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Read more: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/K...tory-29377392-detail/story.html#ixzz4B1LHzKfP

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[Tortoise]

Following live updates from the court here http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/K...LIVE-updates/story-29374739-detail/story.html

 

[mrazda71]

Oh for goodness sake!!!! A witness SAW a naked from the waist down Kayleigh being pinned to the ground outside in the street outside the property and did absolutely fluffing nothing!!!! WTF! if that person had reacted then MAYBE Kayleigh would be alive today ... too many people seeing incident and doing nothing :/