The identity of the man accused of murdering a Bay of Plenty woman can now be revealed.
Hosea Gerard Collier , 27, appeared in the High Court at Tauranga today via audio-visual link to face a charge of murder.
Opotiki woman Robyn Alicia Crawfordwas killed on February 19.
Her body was found at a residential property near the Opotiki CBD.
Members of Crawford's family were present in the courtroom today, packing out the public gallery.
Defence counsel Gene Tomlinson explained to Justice Sarah Katz that his client was unable to formally enter a plea.