Joanna Brown's Ex Husband Has Murder Trial Set for Next May

Monday, 8 November 2010 00:00

BA Pilot Robert Brown Will Remain in Custody Until Trial

The ex husband of murdered Joanna Brown has appeared in court again today.

Thames Valley Police identified the body found in Windsor Great Park on Friday as being that of former Island resident Joanna.

BA Pilot Robert has been charged with her murder, there was no application for bail today and a trial has been set for next May.

The couple married 11 years ago but were believed to be going through a messy divorce involving a pre nuptial agreement.

Post-mortem tests showed Mrs Brown died from severe blunt force trauma to her head.

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