Nigerian in dock for rape and murder
A NIGERIAN national is due to stand trial this autumn for the rape and murder of a Belfast mother-of-one.
Emmanuelle Alauya was charged last month with killing shop assistant Grace Moore in 2006.
Her body was found in the kitchen of the Erris Grove hoem she shared with her daughter.
Defence
At Belfast Crown Court on Friday Alauya's barrister argued for the rape charge to be thrown out.
Alauya, from Churchfield, Carlow, in the Republic, also denied stealing personal effects and household items belonging to the 38-year-old west Belfast woman.
Rape charge
After hearing the arguments, Mr Justice Hart said he was satisfied for Alauya to be charged with rape.
Alauya was then charged with having unlawful sexual intercourse with Ms Moore on November 18, 2006 - to which he replied "not guilty".
Mr Hart said he would review the case on June 13 and remanded Alauya in custody.
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