The body of a woman allegedly murdered by her husband was found in the attic of their south-east London home, a court has heard.
Tia Simmonds, 32, was discovered at the couple’s home on Parbury Road in Forest Hill, Lewisham, on 3 January. Her husband, Shane Simmonds, 38, appeared at Bromley magistrates court on 4 January charged with her murder. He has also been charged with two counts of rape in relation to a teenage girl.
Police officers are understood to have found the body in the storage area of a converted loft at their home.
Simmonds appeared at the Old Bailey on 8 January, where he was remanded in custody by Judge Whitehouse.
Appearing via video link from prison, Simmonds spoke only to confirm his name and age as he was told he must appear in court again on 25 March to enter pleas on the charge of murdering his wife and two counts of rape against a girl.
A postmortem took place at Greenwich mortuary on 5 January to establish the circumstances surrounding Tia Simmonds’ death.
Her relatives are being supported by specially trained officers. A provisional trial date has been set for 14 October.
