Man accused of killing partner with 70 stab wounds
Alan Dore faces murder and attempted murder charges following an incident in Shepherd's Bush on August 18.
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Alan Dore, 48, appeared at the Old Bailey on Monday accused of murdering Samantha Turner, 52, at her home in Shepherd's Bush on August 18. Ms Turner's daughter, Keeley Turner, 32, was also stabbed twice when she attempted to intervene, the court heard.
Details of the alleged attack
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Prosecutor Philip McGhee told the court that the allegations involved a "murderous attack" with a knife in a domestic setting. Keeley Turner had been upstairs in the family home on Askew Road when she heard her mother scream. She went downstairs and attempted to stop the defendant, at which point she was allegedly stabbed in the abdomen and then the back. She made a 999 call at 8:19 am reporting that her mother had been stabbed, stating, "Hurry up man, he’s going to kill her." Samantha Turner was found on the kitchen floor with multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at 8:54 am. A post-mortem examination identified around 70 sharp force injuries to her body, which were allegedly inflicted with severe force.
Keeley Turner remains in hospital, though her injuries are not considered life-threatening. Dore, who had been in a relationship with Samantha Turner for approximately one year and lived nearby, was arrested in a bedroom at the property. He appeared in court via video-link from Wandsworth prison and confirmed his identity.
Next steps in the legal process
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Judge Simon Mayo KC set a timetable for the case. A plea hearing is scheduled for November 9. A provisional trial, expected to last three weeks, has been set for May 17 next year. Alan Dore, also of Askew Road, was remanded into custody.
Questions this report answers
+What happened in Shepherd's Bush on August 18?
On August 18, Alan Dore, 48, is accused of murdering Samantha Turner, 52, at her home in Shepherd's Bush. Her daughter, Keeley Turner, 32, was also allegedly stabbed twice when she intervened.
+What are the charges against Alan Dore?
Alan Dore faces charges of murder and attempted murder. The court heard details of a "murderous attack" in a domestic setting. He has pleaded not guilty at this stage.
+When will the case proceed to trial?
A plea hearing for Alan Dore has been scheduled for November 9. A provisional trial date has been set for May 17 next year, with the trial expected to last three weeks.
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