A TEENAGER has appeared in crown court charged with murdering a baby in Herefordshire more than three years ago.
Paris Mayo, 18, appeared at Worcester Crown Court charged with killing baby Stanley Mayo in Ross-on-Wye.
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The court heard that Mayo, appearing via video link, allegedly killed the new-born on March 23, 2019.
West Mercia Police arrested and charged her on Monday (April 4).
Wearing a light grey cardigan and pink Nike tracksuit trousers for the 30-minute hearing on Wednesday morning, Mayo, of Denehurst, Ruardean Woodside in the Forest of Dean, was remanded in custody.
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Mayo, who would have only been 15 at the time of the alleged murder, was represented by Mark Thompson, while Chloe Ashley was the prosecution barrister.
Judge James Burbidge also set a date of May 24 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
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