Dean Betton in court over killing of James Brodie

A RADFORD man appeared in court via video link to be charged with murdering James Brodie.

Dean Betton, 32, of Raleigh Street, had his first hearing at Lincoln Crown Court yesterday and was remanded in custody to appear at court again on April 29.

Brodie has been hunted by police since the murder of jeweller Marian Bates during a botched robbery at the Time Centre, Arnold, in September 2003.

He has not made contact with family or friends for more than nine years.

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Last week, police confirmed for the first time they believe he was murdered.

Officers searched land at Maize Farm, East Heckington, Lincolnshire, where they believed Brodie might have been buried, but didn't find a body.

Betton was arrested on Wednesday, along with a 31-year-old man, who has since been released on bail pending further inquiries.