Partner, 34, denies murdering mum-of-three, 38, found bludgeoned to death after worried family repor
A MAN is facing trial after he today denied murdering his missing mum-of-three partner.
Sarah Albone, 38, was found bludgeoned to death at her home in Bedfordshire on February 25.
The tragic discovery was made after her worried family, who had not seen her since Christmas, reported her missing.
Sarah's partner Matthew Waddell, 34, appeared at Luton Crown Court today.
He denied murdering Sarah between November 20, 2022, and February 26, 2023.
Waddell was remanded in custody ahead of a trial on August 21 which is set to last for three weeks.
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Sarah had been reported missing by her family on February 21 this year.
Police discovered her body while searching her home in Biggleswade.
An inquest gave a cause of death has a sharp and blunt force trauma to the head.
A tribute to Sarah on a GoFundMe page read: "On Saturday 26th February 2023 we were informed of the devastating news that Sarah was no longer with us.
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"At that moment our world stood still, in a nightmare we as a family are living each and every day.
"We are each trying to come to terms with so many questions, some which may never be answered, but most of all trying to come to terms with the fact we will never get the chance to ever say goodbye and tell her how loved she truly is.
“Many knew Sarah and her brilliant sense of humour, her kindness, and never taking life too seriously.
"Sarah did have her battles with various health conditions, but always took it in her stride.
"Sarah has three strong, kind, beautiful children which miss their mummy so so much. Sarah adored her children and loves them with all her heart. They will continue to make her proud like they have done since the moment their hearts started beating.
"We all miss her more than words could ever even begin to explain.”
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