Left, John Smith, right Virginia Nedd

The Morvant couple charged with the murder of Dr. Claire Broadbridge has appeared in court.

The accused, 34-year-old John Smith, and 32-year-old Virginia Nedd, stood in silence as they appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Maria Busby Earle-Caddle in the 8^th Port of Spain Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

They were later remanded into custody.

They are accused of murdering the 80-year-old former National Museum and art gallery director on September 2^nd her St. Ann’s home.

Dr. Broadbridge was stabbed about her body and her throat slit.

The couple is expected to re-appear in court on October 12^th .