A MAN accused of murdering 23-year-old Mark Corley, whose body was found dumped in a North-East field, appeared in court yesterday.
Robert Sutherland, of Birnie Hill Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, is alleged to have murdered Mr Corley between July 7 and December 14, 2000. His remains were found on farmland at Bolam, near Darlington, on December 13. He had been shot in the head from close range.
Mr Corley from Grantham, Lincolnshire, was last seen in the town on July 7, last year.
Mr Justice Hughes adjourned the case until Monday, July 30 at Lincoln Crown Court.
There was no application for bail and Mr Sutherland was remanded in custody.
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