News Man accused of father's murder
A son charged with murdering his father, whose body was found in plastic bags in a field near East Cowick, has appeared at Hull Crown Court under the fast-track system.
Richard James Garner (30), of Morley Street in Old Goole, stood alone in the high security dock of Court One at Hull Crown Court in a 15-minute appearance last Thursday.
Watched by police officers in the public gallery who are investigating the case, he wore a yellow T-shirt and jeans and spoke only to confirm his name. He left the court talking to his barrister, Anil Murray.
He stands accused of murdering his father Frank Garner (62), of Old Goole, whose body was discovered last month in a field about a mile south of East Cowick.
Mr Garner is charged with his murder on or around July 28, 2005. Crown barrister Simon Waley set out the detailed legal timetable for the exchange of evidence. The charge was not put to Richard Garner - which is normal at this stage. He sat impassively behind a glass screen.
Judge Michael Mettyear ordered Mr Garner, who stared silently forward throughout the hearing, to stand as he was told his case could not be proceeded with yet. He was remanded in custody and taken back to cells below court and a waiting prison van. There was no application for bail.
He is due to appear again at Hull Crown Court on September 1 for a plea hearing.
Published on 17th July 2008 in News.
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