AN oil rig worker charged with murdering a 39-year-old mother is due to appear at crown court tomorrow.

Daniel Hodges, 30, of no fixed address, appeared for a short hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday), accused of killing Gillian Andrade at a house in Churchfields, Loughton.

Police found Ms Andrade’s body after they were called to the house at about 6.30am on Sunday.

Hodges is in police custody and is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court tomorrow.

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