An alleged killer charged with murdering a younger girl who disappeared a month in the past was remanded in custody at this time after a listening to on the Outdated Bailey.
Maureen Gitau, 24, was final seen as she left her residence in Evelyn Avenue, Deptford, southeast London on December 5.
She was reported lacking by her household on December 10 and anxious buddies on December 12.
Mark Moodie, 54, appeared on the Outdated Bailey through video-link from HMP Thameside charged with murdering Ms Gitau.
Mark Moodie, 54, of Woolwich, has been charged with the homicide of Maureen Gitau, 24, pictured
Ms Gitau was final seen leaving her residence on Evelyn Avenue, SE8 on December 5. Police are but to get better Ms Gitau’s physique
He’s {accused} of the homicide of Ms Gitau within the London borough of Lewisham on December 5.
Moodie, who wore a inexperienced jumper, spoke to the court docket on Thursday to verify his identify and date of start.
Ms Gitau’s physique has not been discovered, however police confirmed Moodie was one of many final individuals she spoke to on her telephone earlier than her disappearance.
Prosecutor James Dawes, KC, mentioned: ‘The deceased on this case is Maureen Gitau who disappeared and has not been seen since 5 December 2022.
‘Her physique has not been discovered.
‘She was reported lacking on 12 December by buddies and it was handled by the police as a lacking individual’s enquiry.
‘Enquires revealed that one of many final individuals to talk to her on the phone on 5 December was the defendant.
‘Because of this this defendant was spoken to by police.’
Decide Mark Dennis, KC, remanded him in custody to seem at a plea and trial preparation listening to on 23 March.
Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command is main the investigation.
She beforehand mentioned: ‘Maureen’s household have been knowledgeable and they are going to be supported by specialist officers.
‘This information has come as a horrible shock. My ideas, and people of my group, are with them at this very tough time.
Police are asking anybody who knew Ms Gitau and, who noticed her on 5 December within the Deptford space, or anybody who believes they’ve info that might help the investigation, to name 101.
Info can be offered to Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Moodie, of Nightingale Place, Woolwich, is charged with homicide.
A 3 week trial date was set for 27 November.
