Man Accused Of Killing 18-Year-Old Girlfriend At Metford To Face Trial

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man accused of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend at Metford ast year is set to stand trial charged with murder.

Emerald Wardle was found dead in the bedroom of a Galway Crescent home in June 2020.

Her boyfriend, 21-year-old Jordan Miller called triple-oh, telling police he was hearing voices.

He faced Newcastle Local Court via video link on Wednesday.

His solicitor told the court he was willing to plead guilty to manslaughter, but this was rejected by the Crown Prosecutor.

The case has been adjourned to Sydney's Supreme Court next month for a trial date to be set.

Emerald Wardle was found dead in the bedroom of a Metford home

Accused Metford Murderer Faces Court

BY IAN CROUCH

A 20-year-old accused of murdering his 18-year-old girlfriend at Metford will under a mental health assessment.

Neighbours of a Galway Crescent home heard screams around 1.00am on Saturday and called police.

They arrived to find Jordan Miller standing in the doorway and the body of his girlfriend, Emerald Wardle inside the house.

He appeared via video link in Newcastle Local Court on Sunday, with the Herald reporting he allegedly blurted out "I'm a murderer" twice.

His legal counsel urged him not to say anything and had the video shut off before requesting a mental health assessment.

The case returns to court on Wednesday.

Young life cut short: The body of 18-year-old was found in a Metford home on Saturday Picture:headtopics.com