Neighbour in court accused of murdering couple at Somerset home as children slept

Collin Reeves, 34, appeared at Exeter Crown Court today.

The neighbour of a couple who were stabbed to death at their home in Somerset has appeared in court charged with their murders.

Collin Reeves, 34, appeared at Exeter Crown Court today (November 26) charged with the murder of Stephen and Jennifer Chapple.

The couple - who were both in their 30s - were knifed to death at their home in Dragon Rise, Norton Fitzwarren, as their children slept upstairs. The children were unharmed.

Mr Reeves appeared at the hearing via video link from Exeter Prison.

Stephen and Jennifer Chapple's children were found asleep in the house where their parents were killed Credit: Facebook/Linkedin
Neighbour in court accused of stabbing Somerset couple to death

He spoke only to confirm his name and was remanded in custody.

He will next appear at Bristol Crown Court on December 23.