An Orpington man accused of smothering his wife to
An Orpington man accused of smothering his wife to death with a pillow in an alleged suicide pact appeared at the Old Bailey today.
(Friday)
Robert Smith is charged with killing his 75-year-old partner Margaret at their home on November 4 last year.
The 70-year-old, of Brown Crescent, spoke only to confirm his name and pleaded not guilty to murder.
He was granted bail with the order he reside at a hostel in Luton.
A trial date was fixed for September 10.
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