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The ex-partner of a heavily pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her own home has accepted responsibility for her death.
Aaron McKenzie, 25, has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with the murder of Kelly Mary Fauvrelle, 26, who was eight months pregnant.
He is also accused of the manslaughter of her baby, Riley – who was delivered at the scene but died in hospital four days later – and possession of an offensive weapon.
During the brief hearing, the court heard McKenzie accepted responsibility for the death of Ms Fauvrelle and psychiatric issues were being explored.
A plea hearing was set for October 2 with a provisional trial start date of December 2 at the Old Bailey.
The defendant, of Peckham, south London, wore a black tracksuit in the dock and spoke only to confirm his age and British nationality.
Judge Nicholas Hilliard QC remanded him into custody.
Royal Mail worker Ms Fauvrelle was stabbed to death in the bedroom of her home in Thornton Heath, south London, on June 29.
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Her whole family, including her mother, two brothers, sister and her sister’s baby son, were all in the house.
They were alerted by the sound of Ms Fauvrelle’s screams at about 3.30am.
Writing on Facebook days after the death, Ms Fauvrelle’s brother Stephan Alexander Simpson said: “Words can’t describe the pain we’re feeling.
“You couldn’t have been a better sister, and I thank you for always being there for me, helping whenever I needed it.
“A beautiful person who’s life has been taken from her.
“I’ll stay strong, you’ll always be in my thoughts, so please keep watching over us.
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“I love you more than you can possibly imagine.
“Rest in peace Kelly.”
Devastated relatives also held a vigil earlier this month.
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They said the Royal Mail employee had “dreamed of being a mum”.
Another relative added: “Kelly was an absolute sweetheart, the most gentle, loving person – and being a mum was all she dreamed about.”
The case continues.
