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Cause of death of Alexa-Marie Quinn 'unknown' | Cause of death of Alexa-Marie Quinn 'unknown' |
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Detectives investigating the murder of a four-year-old Hertfordshire girl do not yet know how she died. | Detectives investigating the murder of a four-year-old Hertfordshire girl do not yet know how she died. |
Alexa-Marie Quinn was taken to the Lister Hospital, Stevenage, after police were told of concerns about her welfare. She later died. | Alexa-Marie Quinn was taken to the Lister Hospital, Stevenage, after police were told of concerns about her welfare. She later died. |
A post-mortem examination has failed to establish the cause of death and police say further tests could take months. | A post-mortem examination has failed to establish the cause of death and police say further tests could take months. |
Her father, Carl Wheatley, 30, charged with her murder, will go on trial on 2 September at St Albans Crown Court. | |
Officers found Alexa-Marie after being called to her home in Queen Bee Court, Hatfield, on Wednesday morning. | Officers found Alexa-Marie after being called to her home in Queen Bee Court, Hatfield, on Wednesday morning. |
In a statement, the family of Alexa-Marie's mother said they were "completely stunned and devastated" by her death. | In a statement, the family of Alexa-Marie's mother said they were "completely stunned and devastated" by her death. |
At St Albans Crown Court, Michael Speak for the prosecution said a pathologists report into the death is not expected to be ready until 26 May and added that it was a "complicated matter". | |
Judge Andrew Bright QC remanded Mr Wheatley in custody and listed him for a plea and case management hearing on 20 June. |