The Black Widow's son has appeared in Christchurch District Court today via video link.
The now 25-year-old Adam Kearns is the son of Helen Milner, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of her husband in 2009.
Kearns faces a charge of causing death in a car crash while under the influence of drugs.
In December, a car allegedly driven by Kearns crashed into two parked cars.
His passenger, 24-year-old Nicholas Morrison died as a result.
