Man accused of murdering woman in Colchester in court

Mary Wells died on Laing Road in January

Mary Wells died in January
Author: Dan GoodingPublished 28th Apr 2021

After a woman died in Colchester, a man is in court accused of her murder today.

21-year-old Adam Butt, from Laing Road, is accused of killing Mary Wells in January.

He'll appear at Chelmsford Crown Court.

Mary's family, in the US, said at the time of her death:

“Mary lost her mom a few years ago, but she had a goal to make her mom proud of her.

“She was looking to excel in life and will be loved and missed by all.”

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