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The man accused of the sexual violation and murder of Christchurch teenager Marie Davis has been remanded in custody for a pre-trial conference in Christchurch District Court on June 19.
Dean Stewart Cameron, a 38-year-old roading worker, was further remanded at a brief appearance before Judge John Bisphan today.
Family and friends of Miss Davis were in court to see the appearance by the man accused of the April 6 murder of the 15-year-old Papanui schoolgirl.
Her body was found in the Waimakariri River, north of Christchurch, 12 days later.
Defence counsel Peter Doody asked that other summary charges - possession of cannabis, careless driving, and failing to stop after an accident - be adjourned to the same date.
- NZPA
