06/08/2004
Multiple murder accused appears in court
A 34-year-old man charged with the murders of four people in north Yorkshire has appeared at Leeds Crown Court today.
Mark Hobson, of New Lane, Selby, is charged with the murders of 27-year-old twins, Claire and Diane Sanderson. He is accused of killing Claire Sanderson on July 7, and her sister Diane on July 17. The twins' bodies were discovered at a residence in Selby on July 18.
Mr Hobson is also accused of the murders of retired couple James Britton, 80, and Joan Britton, 82, in Strensall, on July 18.
Mr Hobson was remanded in custody to appear in court on December 10 when he is expected to enter a plea.
(gmcg)
Mark Hobson, of New Lane, Selby, is charged with the murders of 27-year-old twins, Claire and Diane Sanderson. He is accused of killing Claire Sanderson on July 7, and her sister Diane on July 17. The twins' bodies were discovered at a residence in Selby on July 18.
Mr Hobson is also accused of the murders of retired couple James Britton, 80, and Joan Britton, 82, in Strensall, on July 18.
Mr Hobson was remanded in custody to appear in court on December 10 when he is expected to enter a plea.
(gmcg)
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