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| Man charged with Christmas murder of girlfriend | Man charged with Christmas murder of girlfriend |
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| A man has appeared in court charged with killing his girlfriend on Christmas Day. | A man has appeared in court charged with killing his girlfriend on Christmas Day. |
| David Thomas O'Sullivan appeared before Llanelli magistrates on Friday morning, to face one charge of murder. | David Thomas O'Sullivan appeared before Llanelli magistrates on Friday morning, to face one charge of murder. |
| He is accused of stabbing to death Charmaine MacMuiris, 37, on Christmas morning at his home in Maes Yr Ysgol, Carmarthen, south Wales. | He is accused of stabbing to death Charmaine MacMuiris, 37, on Christmas morning at his home in Maes Yr Ysgol, Carmarthen, south Wales. |
| The 28-year-old, who had been dating MacMuiris for just over a fortnight, was met with cries of "bastard" as he was led into the dock by two security guards. He only spoke to confirm his name, age and address before being remanded into custody. | The 28-year-old, who had been dating MacMuiris for just over a fortnight, was met with cries of "bastard" as he was led into the dock by two security guards. He only spoke to confirm his name, age and address before being remanded into custody. |
| MacMuiris's family said they had been devastated by the mother-of-three's death. | MacMuiris's family said they had been devastated by the mother-of-three's death. |
| It is believed her body was discovered at O'Sullivan's address by relatives who had gone to collect her for Christmas dinner. | It is believed her body was discovered at O'Sullivan's address by relatives who had gone to collect her for Christmas dinner. |
| A family statement issued via Dyfed Powys police said: "We are heartbroken and devastated by the loss of our beautiful daughter. Our lives will never, ever be the same again. | A family statement issued via Dyfed Powys police said: "We are heartbroken and devastated by the loss of our beautiful daughter. Our lives will never, ever be the same again. |
| "Charmaine was taken from her children, grandchild and all her family in the most cruel of ways on Christmas Day. No family should ever have to face such a tragedy. | "Charmaine was taken from her children, grandchild and all her family in the most cruel of ways on Christmas Day. No family should ever have to face such a tragedy. |
| "We would like to thank family, friends, relations and neighbours for their support and kindness during this sad time." | "We would like to thank family, friends, relations and neighbours for their support and kindness during this sad time." |
| Tributes have continued to be paid to MacMuiris in the local community and on Facebook. | Tributes have continued to be paid to MacMuiris in the local community and on Facebook. |
| Around six members of her family attended the court hearing, where defending barrister Giles Hayes told magistrates he would not be making an application for bail. | Around six members of her family attended the court hearing, where defending barrister Giles Hayes told magistrates he would not be making an application for bail. |
| O'Sullivan will appear at Swansea crown court on 8 January. | O'Sullivan will appear at Swansea crown court on 8 January. |
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