Found Deceased UK - Libby Squire, 21, last seen outside Welly club, Hull, 31 Jan 2019 #17 *ARREST*

[Officer Dibble]

I know every precaution has to be taken but I feel so sorry for Libby's family having it delayed like that.

Agree - further torchure for her family.

 

[Niner]

I see from the article they had a hearing today - so I shall post this.

Wednesday, May 20th:
*Case Management Hearing (@ 10am UK) – UK – Liberty “Libby” Anna Squire (21) (last seen Jan. 31, 2019 outside Welly Club in Hull; found Mar. 20, 2019 from Grimsby Docks in the Humber Estuary) - *Pawel Relowicz (24) arrested (2/6/19 on suspicion of abduction) officially charged (10/30/19) with murder & rape. No plea entered yet.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/20. Trial will be in Sheffield. Richard Wright QC will lead, Mr. Woolfall prosecutor. Oliver Saxby QC for defense. Trial expected to last 4 weeks. Trial moved to Jan. 2021 due to coronavirus & expected to last 6 weeks.
Was originally charged (3/18/19 & 5/10/19) with 5 counts of burglary, 4 counts of voyeurism, 3 counts of outraging public decency & 1 count of receiving stolen goods. On 8/12/19 plead guilty to 9 charges including voyeurism (4 counts), outraging public decency (2 counts) & burglary (3 counts). Relowicz jailed for eight & a half years.
Court info from 10/31/19 thru 3/18/20 reference post #868 here:
Found Deceased - UK - Libby Squire, 21, last seen outside Welly club, Hull, 31 Jan 2019 #17 *ARREST*
4/30/20 Update: Relowicz was not present in court due to a booking error at Wakefield Prison, where he is being held. Both last week, and this week, Relowicz was due to be in the hearing, although communication issues at the prison stopped him from being so. However, his defence barrister Dale Brook was asked to relay to him what had been said during the hearing. trial is due to start on June 8 this year. There will be a further hearing on May 20.

 

[Niner]

from the article:


The Judge told Relowicz he will stand trial on January 11 next year. The trial is expected to last six weeks - longer than what was first anticipated because of the pandemic.

He said: "Because of the Covid-19 crisis, your trial in June must be adjourned.

"It has been adjourned until Monday, January 11, 2021.


edited to add:

Relowicz will appear before the court again on November 30, but will stand trial on Monday, January 11.

 

[Mind your biscuits]

I know every precaution has to be taken but I feel so sorry for Libby's family having it delayed like that.

Me too, so sad.

 

[Mind your biscuits]

At least he won't be going anywhere but prison and to court dates between now and Jan 11 2021. Moo.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

I was asked to look into this case, as I'm Polish and able to translate something for you all, but sadly, information about that case in Polish media is very scarce, even nonexistent. I didn't find any national news covering this case in the slightest. Not even a mention. Only some of online portals dedicated to Polish immigrants in the UK posted about this, but the info is essentially the same as in any other news website in the UK.
Of course if something new transpires, I'd be glad to help in any way I can. For now, consider it as a bump.

Welcome! I think I mentioned it to you on the newbie thread, so thanks for popping over here. Sometimes it’s just useful for us to get insight about cultures and lifestyle in other countries, too. You are now our Poland Correspondent

 

[Officer Dibble]

from the article:


The Judge told Relowicz he will stand trial on January 11 next year. The trial is expected to last six weeks - longer than what was first anticipated because of the pandemic.

He said: "Because of the Covid-19 crisis, your trial in June must be adjourned.

"It has been adjourned until Monday, January 11, 2021.


edited to add:

Relowicz will appear before the court again on November 30, but will stand trial on Monday, January 11.

But that in the midst of virus season. Lets hope the current pandemic doesn't resurge next October to March.

 

[Richard75]

I've not been on for a while. Shocked to hear that the trial won't begin until 2021? My thoughts are with Libby's family during these frustrating times.

 

[Officer Dibble]

Just marking my spot in this thread. So frustrating.

 

[Spy Versus Spy]

Hull Live

HDM reporting on new bench dedication on Beverley Rd

 

[Skigh]

Hull Live

HDM reporting on new bench dedication on Beverley Rd

Thanks for posting this.Such a lovely tribute to Libby.I really hope the community 's love for Libby provides some sort of comfort to her family.

 

[Spy Versus Spy]

BBC News - Libby Squire death: Mother's gratitude for strangers' support Student Libby Squire's mum 'grateful' for support

 

[SpursGyal]

Just coming over so I don’t lose the thread for the trial.
Really waiting until 2021...


I’ll head back and read through the threads.

 

[lancashirerose]

Just marking the thread for the trial

 

[Niner]

There is a case management hearing on 11/30/20 & trial should start 1/11/21.

 

[Officer Dibble]

There is a case management hearing on 11/30/20 & trial should start 1/11/21.

Thank you

 

[motherofdaughters]

Just popped by in the hope things had changed or being brought forward but nope. :-(

 

[Officer Dibble]

There is a case management hearing on 11/30/20 & trial should start 1/11/21.

Such a long time for the trial to start. Has this date been written in USA arrangement or UK? Is that 1st November 2021 or 11th January 2021?

 

[Alyce]

I read it as the hearing being on November 30, 2020 and the trial starting on January 11, 2021

 

[Alyce]

The Judge told Relowicz he will stand trial on January 11 next year. The trial is expected to last six weeks - longer than what was first anticipated because of the pandemic.

He said: "Because of the Covid-19 crisis, your trial in June must be adjourned.

"It has been adjourned until Monday, January 11, 2021.



Coronavirus delays Libby Squire murder trial 'until new year'