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Maids Moreton: Magician and churchwarden in court over murder Maids Moreton: Magician and deputy churchwarden in court over murder
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A churchwarden and a magician have appeared in court charged with the murder and attempted murder of two neighbours. A deputy churchwarden and a magician have appeared in court charged with the murder and attempted murder of two neighbours.
English teacher Peter Farquhar, 69, and ex-headmistress Ann Moore-Martin, 83, were both found dead in Maids Moreton.English teacher Peter Farquhar, 69, and ex-headmistress Ann Moore-Martin, 83, were both found dead in Maids Moreton.
Mr Farquhar died on 26 October 2015 and Ms Moore-Martin died on 12 May 2017 in the Buckinghamshire village.Mr Farquhar died on 26 October 2015 and Ms Moore-Martin died on 12 May 2017 in the Buckinghamshire village.
Ben Field, 28, from Olney, and Martyn Smith, 32, from Cornwall, appeared before High Wycombe magistrates.Ben Field, 28, from Olney, and Martyn Smith, 32, from Cornwall, appeared before High Wycombe magistrates.
Thames Valley Police launched a double murder inquiry in January.Thames Valley Police launched a double murder inquiry in January.
Churchwarden Mr Field, of Wellingborough Road, and magician Mr Smith, of Penhalvean, Redruth, are charged with conspiracy to murder Ms Moore-Martin and Mr Farquhar; the murder of Mr Farquhar; the attempted murder of Ms Moore-Martin; fraud and burglary. Deputy churchwarden Mr Field, of Wellingborough Road, and magician Mr Smith, of Penhalvean, Redruth, are charged with conspiracy to murder Ms Moore-Martin and Mr Farquhar; the murder of Mr Farquhar; the attempted murder of Ms Moore-Martin; fraud and burglary.
Both men are accused of stealing a French carbine rifle, an African long gun and a Martini-Henry rifle in April 2016, the court heard.Both men are accused of stealing a French carbine rifle, an African long gun and a Martini-Henry rifle in April 2016, the court heard.
Mr Field also faces a charge of stealing a cardigan and a bottle of Drambuie.Mr Field also faces a charge of stealing a cardigan and a bottle of Drambuie.
They are alleged to have committed fraud in 2016 by falsely claiming another man, Thomas Field, had kidney problems and needed a dialysis machine worth more than £26,000.They are alleged to have committed fraud in 2016 by falsely claiming another man, Thomas Field, had kidney problems and needed a dialysis machine worth more than £26,000.
Mr Field and Mr Smith were remanded in custody to appear before Oxford Crown Court on Thursday.Mr Field and Mr Smith were remanded in custody to appear before Oxford Crown Court on Thursday.
A 22-year-old Olney man, who was also arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit fraud by false representation and other charges, and has been released under investigation.A 22-year-old Olney man, who was also arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit fraud by false representation and other charges, and has been released under investigation.