Teacher’s Body Allegedly Dumped in Bin Sparks Court Case
A man faces trial for the murder of an English teacher found in a bin, with plans to contest the charges in court
Melbourne, Australia, Annette Brennan, Stephen Fleming, Murder
Melbourne: So, there’s this really shocking case going on. A guy named Stephen Fleming is accused of killing an English teacher, Annette Brennan, and her body was found in a bin. Crazy, right?
Fleming, who’s 45, showed up in court via video link, looking a bit rough in a green prison shirt and sporting a new goatee. He’s pleaded not guilty, which is pretty bold considering the circumstances.
He’s decided to skip a committal hearing and go straight to trial in the Supreme Court. The magistrate warned him that this means he won’t get a chance to review the evidence before the trial starts. Talk about jumping in headfirst!
During the hearing, he insisted he’s not guilty. His lawyer mentioned that the prosecution won’t be using some technical evidence, like phone and GPS records, which could be a game-changer.
Police say Fleming murdered Brennan, who was 67, around July 1. Her remains were discovered just two days later at a green waste facility. It’s been reported that her body was found in a wheelie bin outside a home in Coolaroo.
It seems they knew each other but weren’t related. The details are still pretty murky, and the court hasn’t revealed much about the alleged murder yet.
Fleming’s next court date is set for January 28, so we’ll have to wait and see how this unfolds. It’s a tough situation for everyone involved, especially for Annette’s loved ones.