A 17-year-old charged with the murder of transexual Kellie Telesford appeared in court yesterday.
The teen appeared at the Old Bailey yesterday for a preliminary hearing.
He will appear again on February 27 for plea and directions.
Forty-year-old Kellie Telesford was found dead at her home in Leander Road, Thornton Heath, on November 21.
Born Kayiode Dexter-Telesford, she had been living as a woman for a number of years.
Police have appealed for anyone who had any contact with Miss Telesford between November 15 and 21 to contact them.
Call 020 8721 4205 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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