The trial of 35-year-old Christopher Kerrell is due to begin in Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court today (Monday, October 22)

Christopher Llewellyn Kerrell, from Whitton near Knighton, is charged with the killing of his wife, 28-year-old Hollie Kerrell.

He appeared for a plea hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on August 20. He denies the charge.

Mrs Kerrell, a mother-of-three children, went missing from her home in Knucklas, Powys, on April 22 and her body was found three days later.