A MAN accused of murdering a Southampton grandmother has made his first appearance at crown court.
Richard Shaw appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Monday after being charged with the murder of Lorraine Mills.
The 63-year-old's body was discovered at her home in Mansel Road East, Southampton at around 8.30pm on November 21.
Shaw, 48, or Derby Road is yet to enter a plea to the charge against him and will next appear at the same court on January 12, 2023.
READ MORE: Tributes paid to Southampton grandmother 'murdered in her home'
Lorraine's family paid tribute to her last week describing her as a "loving mother, sister, grandmother".
In a joint statement, they said she will be "sadly missed" and that they "love [her] to the moon and back forever."
A 38-year-old woman was also arrested last week as part of the police investigation but has since been released with no further action.
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