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Avtar and Carole Kolar deaths: Man in court over couple's murder Avtar and Carole Kolar deaths: Man in court over couple's murder
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A 37-year-old accused of murdering a Birmingham couple is due to appear in court later. A 37-year-old man has appeared in court accused of killing a Birmingham couple.
Rimvydas Liorancas, a Lithuanian, of Booth Street, Winson Green, is charged with murdering Avtar and Carole Kolar.Rimvydas Liorancas, a Lithuanian, of Booth Street, Winson Green, is charged with murdering Avtar and Carole Kolar.
Their bodies were found in their Handsworth Wood home on 11 January by their son, an officer with West Midlands Police. Their bodies were found at their Handsworth Wood home on 11 January by their son, an officer with West Midlands Police.
The preliminary hearing will be held before a judge at Birmingham Crown Court. During the brief hearing at Birmingham Crown Court, an interpreter translated proceedings for Mr Liorancas. A trial date has been set for August.