Pictured: Homeless murder suspect, 22, charged over death of missing 32-year-old woman who was last seen in early hours of morning in Exeter city centre
- Lorraine Cox was last seen in Exeter city centre in the early hours of September 1
- Christopher Mayer, an Iraqi Kurd, is accused of murdering the 32-year-old
- Mayer was remanded in custody and will next appear in court on October 8
A 22 year old homeless man appeared in court yesterday charged with the murder of a missing 32 year old woman.
Christopher Mayer, an Iraqi Kurd, is accused of murdering Lorraine Cox who was last seen in Exeter city centre in the early hours of Tuesday, September 1.
Police said Lorraine was reported missing two days after she was last seen.
They are yet to find her body and are currently searching woodland at Newton St Cyres near Exeter and have still cordoned off a road around Exeter city centre.
Christopher Mayer, 22 (left), was charged with the murder of Lorraine Cox (right), 32, after she went missing in Exeter city centre on September 1
Police erected Special Operations Tents in Mary Arches Street, Exeter, Devon, on Thursday as they launched a murder investigation
Mayer, who has no fixed abode, appeared via video link from Exeter jail for a hearing before a judge at Exeter Crown Court.
Five other men, aged between 71 and 22, have been bailed by police until next month.
They were all arrested on suspicion of murder.
Mayer was remanded in custody and will next appear in court on October 8.
Ms Cox, a Type 1 diabetic, had left her vital medical kit left at home, which sparked concern among her friends
Devon and Cornwall Police say Ms Cox's family are being kept informed of any updates and are being supported by trained officers
A trial could be held in March 2021.
Devon and Cornwall Police say Ms Cox's family are being kept informed of any updates and are being supported by trained officers.
They have asked for their privacy to be respected.
Friends and family put up missing posters throughout the city after Ms Cox went missing last week.
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