08-13-2012, 11:08 AM
Tia Sharp's body was found wrapped in a black bed-sheet in a bag and she may have been 'smothered', it emerged today as her step-grandfather appeared at court charged with her murder.
Stuart Hazell, 37, the partner of the 12-year-old schoolgirl's grandmother, appeared before magistrates via video-link and was later remanded in custody.
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a shame England abolished hanging.
Stuart Hazell, 37, the partner of the 12-year-old schoolgirl's grandmother, appeared before magistrates via video-link and was later remanded in custody.
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a shame England abolished hanging.