Psychiatric reports ordered for woman, 25, charged with murder of mum

Psychiatric reports are to be prepared on a 25-year-old woman charged with the murder of her mother, a court has heard.
By Steve Deeks
Published 21st Jul 2023, 14:16 GMT
Updated 21st Jul 2023, 14:16 GMT
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The body of Anna Jones, 44, was found by police officers called to her flat in Station Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, at 8pm on Thursday May 9.

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Her daughter Bronwyn Jones, of Jacaranda Road, Bordon, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Friday for a preliminary hearing.

Pictured: Winchester Crown Court Solent News & Photo AgencyPictured: Winchester Crown Court Solent News & Photo Agency
Pictured: Winchester Crown Court Solent News & Photo Agency
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The court heard that psychiatric reports are being prepared on the defendant ahead of a plea hearing to be held on September 15 with a trial set for October 23.

Following the brief hearing, Judge Timothy Mousley KC remanded the defendant in custody until the next hearing.

The other daughter of the victim said in a tribute released after her death: “I love my mum, she meant everything to me, she was my world.

“I love you so much, I will always miss you and you will always be in my heart. Rest in peace mummy.”