Found Deceased UK - Lindsay Birbeck, 47, Accrington, 12 Aug 2019 *Arrest* #2

[Alyce]

another report, same wording

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of the alleged random attack of a teaching assistant found strangled at a cemetery.


16-year-old to appear at Preston Crown Court for Lindsay Birbeck murder

 

[Dcflag]

A 16-year-old boy is due to appear at Preston Crown Court this morning accused of strangling a teaching assistant in a random attack.



Teen to appear in crown court charged with Lindsay murder


the BIB is mine

I wonder if this means it's confirmed? The second quote you posted makes it seem like it's still speculation at this point.

For what it's worth mho is that it was indeed random.

 

[WiseOwl]

So if it's true it was a random attack then Lindsay never knew who her killer was.

It seems extremely likely that this was something he had planned or tried to do before.

 

[Alyce]

I wonder if this means it's confirmed? The second quote you posted makes it seem like it's still speculation at this point.

For what it's worth mho is that it was indeed random.

It will be useful to see what other msm reports say

 

[WiseOwl]

It will be useful to see what other msm reports say

LancsLive are normally pretty good with their reporting.

 

[WiseOwl]

Lancslive: TRIAL DATE SET

Trial date set

A trial date has been set for February 25 2020. It is expected to take two weeks.

The judge has reminded the press about reporting restrictions, which ban the publication of any information which could identify the the youth.

 

[WiseOwl]

Lancslive 10.58:

Plea date

The judge is explaining the court process to the teenager. His next appearance will be on December 13 when he will be asked to enter a plea.

 

[WiseOwl]

Lancslive 11.11:

A trial date, and a date for a plea to be entered, has been set

A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of mum-of-two Lindsay Birbeck.

The 16-year-old, who can not be identified, appeared on video link at Preston Crown Court.

During the 25 minute hearing, the teenager spoke only to confirm his name, age and nationality and that he could hear what was happening.

He has not yet entered any plea.

The Honorary Recorder of Preston Judge Mark Brown said the case was 'an extremely important and serious one'.

Lindsay’s body was found in Accrington Cemetery on August 24, 12 days after Lindsay was reported missing from her home in Huncoat.

The 16-year-old boy was arrested on August 27 and has been in custody since his arrest.

His parents sat in the public gallery throughout the hearing.

The teenager will be brought to court on December 13 when he will be asked to enter a plea.

A trial date has been set for February 25.

 

[PaddyOreally?]

Lancslive 11.11:

A trial date, and a date for a plea to be entered, has been set

A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of mum-of-two Lindsay Birbeck.

The 16-year-old, who can not be identified, appeared on video link at Preston Crown Court.

During the 25 minute hearing, the teenager spoke only to confirm his name, age and nationality and that he could hear what was happening.

He has not yet entered any plea.

The Honorary Recorder of Preston Judge Mark Brown said the case was 'an extremely important and serious one'.

Lindsay’s body was found in Accrington Cemetery on August 24, 12 days after Lindsay was reported missing from her home in Huncoat.

The 16-year-old boy was arrested on August 27 and has been in custody since his arrest.

His parents sat in the public gallery throughout the hearing.

The teenager will be brought to court on December 13 when he will be asked to enter a plea.

A trial date has been set for February 25.

How were they able to name him on lawpages.com?

Is it an accident do you think?

 

[Legally Bland]

How were they able to name him on lawpages.com?

Is it an accident do you think?

I think so.

 

[Alyce]

Thank you!

It's fairly new on here so prob not in the WS list.
People have only begun to use it since the new website set up, because now, once you type a message, the system no longer allows you to delete completely, you have to leave some text

 

[WiseOwl]

How were they able to name him on lawpages.com?

Is it an accident do you think?

It must be an error, i didn't think they were allowed to name juveniles.

 

[Legally Bland]

Interestingly, the surname looks to match the rumours but first /middle name is different.

I don’t think it’s an accident, Just the name cannot be reported in the press

They normally use asterisks for minors.

ETA: There's a few here at the Old Bailey as an example:
Old Bailey - Central Criminal Court Listings, Daily Hearings, Cases & Details

 

[jamjim]

I've definitely seen cases on The Law Pages that are just asterisks when it's a court case concerning minors.

 

[JustJojo]

I have to keep reminding myself that he has been charged with murder.
So he either confessed or LE have enough evidence to satisfy CPS to go to trial. MOO.

 

[WiseOwl]

I have to keep reminding myself that he has been charged with murder.
So he either confessed or LE have enough evidence to satisfy CPS to go to trial. MOO.

We'll have to wait until 13 December when he enters his plea.

 

[Liam Bradley]

Moo.. the lad just has something wrong with him like autism. Plays killing games fancied killing someone. LB walked up the side of the pub. The lad jumped out killed her. Attempting to burieing her there in a shallow grave. Went back got the bin. Couldn't fit her inside. chopped her feet off. Placed LB in the bin took her to the cemetery where bodys belong. Dug a shallow grave took her legs and feet out. Got spooked by a dog walker and ran leaving LB body in the bin near by the partly dug grave and the objects inside... just a wrong places wrong time for LB.. then a CCTV hunt for someone with a wheelie bin. Then a big ask to public to identify the person before he can do it again. Then needing nearly all 96 hours to slow down interviews so he can understand what is going on and understanding each question if he has autism. Having someone in the docs with him Monday and to tell him what's going on and to read to him as well as his mum crying and having a little smile at him. All MOO of course

 

[LancashireLad]

Moo.. the lad just has something wrong with him like autism. Plays killing games fancied killing someone. LB walked up the side of the pub. The lad jumped out killed her. Attempting to burieing her there in a shallow grave. Went back got the bin. Couldn't fit her inside. chopped her feet off. Placed LB in the bin took her to the cemetery where bodys belong. Dug a shallow grave took her legs and feet out. Got spooked by a dog walker and ran leaving LB body in the bin near by the partly dug grave and the objects inside... just a wrong places wrong time for LB.. then a CCTV hunt for someone with a wheelie bin. Then a big ask to public to identify the person before he can do it again. Then needing nearly all 96 hours to slow down interviews so he can understand what is going on and understanding each question if he has autism. Having someone in the docs with him Monday and to tell him what's going on and to read to him as well as his mum crying and having a little smile at him. All MOO of course

I’d go with this scenario particularly if it was to transpire that he has learning difficulties such as autism etc MOO

 

[Ched]

Rock FM News on Twitter items still missing

 

[LancashireLad]

Interestingly, the surname looks to match the rumours but first /middle name is different.

I don’t think it’s an accident, Just the name cannot be reported in the press

Rock FM News on Twitter items still missing

“A second post mortem has also been requested by the defence”

Interesting