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Jayden Parkinson killing: Memorial service held at church | Jayden Parkinson killing: Memorial service held at church |
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A memorial service has been held in memory of Jayden Parkinson, the teenager whose body was found in a disturbed grave in Oxfordshire. | A memorial service has been held in memory of Jayden Parkinson, the teenager whose body was found in a disturbed grave in Oxfordshire. |
The 17-year-old's body was discovered in Great Western Cemetery, next to All Saints Church in Didcot on 18 December. | The 17-year-old's body was discovered in Great Western Cemetery, next to All Saints Church in Didcot on 18 December. |
Pupils from Jayden's school took part in the service at All Saints, in Lydalls Road. | Pupils from Jayden's school took part in the service at All Saints, in Lydalls Road. |
Jayden's ex-boyfriend, Ben Blakeley, 22, from Reading, has been charged with her murder. | Jayden's ex-boyfriend, Ben Blakeley, 22, from Reading, has been charged with her murder. |
The service was led by the Reverend Karen Beck, with the address given by the Bishop of Dorchester, the Right Reverend Colin Fletcher. | |
Students from Didcot Girls' School, where Jayden was a pupil, sang during the service with tributes given by a number of her friends. | Students from Didcot Girls' School, where Jayden was a pupil, sang during the service with tributes given by a number of her friends. |
At the end of the service, white balloons were released in memory of Jayden, who was last seen alive on 3 December. | At the end of the service, white balloons were released in memory of Jayden, who was last seen alive on 3 December. |
A 17-year-old boy from Didcot has been charged with perverting the course of justice and is due for a further appearance on 17 March. | A 17-year-old boy from Didcot has been charged with perverting the course of justice and is due for a further appearance on 17 March. |
He is accused of assisting in the disposal of Jayden's body and other evidence. | He is accused of assisting in the disposal of Jayden's body and other evidence. |