Father and Son charged with murder of 4 year old family member
Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, from Darenth, Kent, appeared at court today
Last updated 4th Jun 2025
A father and son have appeared in court charged with the murder of a four-year-old family member who died in a car crash.
Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, both from Hill Rise, Darenth, Kent, appeared at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court on Wednesday to each face four charges over the fatal crash in New Barn Road, near Dartford, on Sunday.
They are each accused of the murder of four-year-old Peter Maughan and causing grievous bodily harm to Peter's father Lovell Mahon, 24, who is in a critical condition in hospital.
They are also charged with the attempted wounding with intent of Peter's one-year-old sister, and the mother of the children Hayley Maughan.
It is understood that the mother, Hayley Maughan is the first cousin of Owen Maughan.
The two suspects were dealt with in short, separate hearings, speaking only to confirm their identities.
They were remanded in custody and will next appear at Maidstone Crown Court, either on Thursday or Friday.
A provisional plea and trial preparation hearing date of July 2 was also set.