The man accused of murdering a Christchurch mother, and abandoning her daughter in a field, will appear in court again today.
Malcolm Chaston, 40, is charged with murdering Vanessa Pickering, assaulting a 7-year-old, and sexual violation.
Miss Pickering's body was found on Godley Head in February, after she'd been missing for several days.
Chaston will face a post-committal conference in the Christchurch District Court today, which indicates he intends to defend the charges.
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