Becky Watts trial - Day 23

The trial of four people arrested in connection with the murder of Becky Watts continues hearing evidence today. Nathan Matthews and Shauna Hoare deny kidnapping and murdering the teen. James Ireland and Donovan Demetrius deny assisting an offender.

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Couple who helped hide items sent messages about 'needing the money'

A couple who have admitted to helping Nathan Matthews hide and store items exchanged text messages talking about "needing the money".

Karl Demetrius and Jaydene Parsons sent a number of text messages on the night Matthews asked for help storing Becky's dismembered body.

The couple have pleaded guilty to assisting an offender on the basis they did not know what they were storing.

All done? Xxx

– Jaydene Parsons

Not yet babe.

– Karl Demetrius

Ah ok, you gonna hide it for him, we could do with the money. Lol. xxx

– Jaydene Parsons

She later sent another message, in reference to the fact Matthews had promised to pay over £10,000, saying:

Cool, that’s a deposit on a house. Lol. xxx

– Jaydene Parsons
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