Man stands trial accused of killing Lewes mother-of-two

By The Newsroom
Published 30th Sep 2020, 16:01 BST
Updated 30th Sep 2020, 16:02 BST
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The man accused of killing a Lewes mother and dumping her body in a wheelie bin has appeared in court for the start of his trial.

Nicola Stevenson was found dead in a bin in undergrowth on the edge of the recreation ground off Landport Road, Lewes, on November 13, last year.

The mother-of-two had been missing from her home in Stansfield Road, Lewes.

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Richard Canlin, 41, unemployed and of no fixed address, appeared before Hove Crown Court on Wednesday (September 30), charged with her murder.

Richard Canlin outside Lewes Crown Court SUS-200930-152703001Richard Canlin outside Lewes Crown Court SUS-200930-152703001
Richard Canlin outside Lewes Crown Court SUS-200930-152703001

A jury was told he is accused of murdering her between October 10 and November 13, 2019.

Mr Canlin removed a mask so jurors could see his face as they were led into court one by one.

Separated by plastic screens in a covid compliant court at Hove, they were warned evidence in the case would be graphic.

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