THE man charged with murdering a mother of three is due to appear before Merthyr Crown Court, sitting at Cardiff Crown Court, on Monday morning.

Christopher Kerrell, 35, of Whitton, Knighton, Powys, appeared before Merthyr Magistrates' Court charged with killing Hollie Kerrell, 28, on Sunday.

The body of Ms Kerrell, also of Knighton, was discovered on Thursday, she had been missing for four days.

Mr Kerrell was remanded in custody. He will appear before Merthyr Crown Court, sitting at Cardiff Crown Court, on Monday morning.