Husband accused of wife’s murder
MAN REMANDED OVER TEACHER’S DEATH
A husband has appeared in court accused of the murder of his primary school teacher wife.
Julie Parkin, 39, was discovered with fatal knife wounds at her home in Kirkwall Close, Sunderland, last Tuesday.
A husband has appeared in court accused of the murder of his primary school teacher wife.
Julie Parkin, 39, – a teacher at a South Tyneside School – was discovered with fatal knife wounds at her home in Kirkwall Close, Sunderland, last Tuesday.
Her husband Adam Parkin appeared at Newcastle Crown Court yesterday charged with her murder.
The 35-year-old, also of Kirkwall Close, Sunderland, was not asked to enter any pleas at the short hearing.
He is due to be back in court for a further hearing on July 28.
The court heard a trial, which could take about 10 days, may take place in December.
Parkin, who is also charged with the attempted murder of another person, was remanded in custody.
Julie taught at West Boldon Primary School.
Her death led to flowers and tributes being left in front of the popular teacher’s home.
West Boldon Primary School was closed on Friday to give staff and pupils “time to reflect” on their loss.
Headteacher Joanne Weightman said the school was “deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic news”.
She added: “Julie was a highly-valued and respected member of staff who was popular with both pupils and colleagues.”
A spokesman for the school said: “Both pupils and staff have been deeply saddened by the loss of a much-loved and respected teacher.
“The decision to close the school is to give the school community an additional day of reflection.”