A man has appeared in court charged with the murders of a woman from Hastings and another from Sissinghurst.
Kent mother-of-two Alexandra Morgan, 34, was last seen at a petrol station in Cranbrook on November 14th, 2021.
Mark Brown, 40, of Squirrel Close, St Leonards, was charged on 28 November 2021 with the her murder.
Police began enquiries to find 33-year-old Leah Ware from Hastings in November after her family reported she hadn't been in contact with them or any friends for some time.
On Tuesday 1 February, Brown was further charged with her murder, on or around May 7th 2021.
He appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Friday 4 February 2022 where he pleaded not guilty to Morgan's murder.
The cases, being investigated jointly by Kent Police and Sussex Police, were confirmed as joined during the hearing on 4 February and a trial will be scheduled in due course.
Despite extensive enquiries to date, Leah Ware has not been found.
Senior Investigating Officers DCI Neil Kimber of Kent and DCI Andy Wolstenholme from Sussex said:
"Our thoughts are with the families of both Alexandra and Leah at this difficult time.
"Whilst we have located the remains of Alexandra we have yet to find Leah and our investigations remain ongoing. We are appealing for anyone with information regarding either Leah or Alexandra to contact us urgently.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police or Sussex Police online or by visiting the Kent Major Incident Public Portal in relation to Alexandra Morgan or the Sussex Major Incident Public Portal in relation to Leah Ware. Alternatively call 101 quoting Operation Gallery for Kent or Operation Acresdown in Sussex.
"We understand the impact that this may have in our communities. We encourage anyone with concerns to get in touch with us.”
Brown has been remanded in custody to next appear before Lewes Crown Court on 25 March.
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