Murder-accused boyfriend 'found lying in bed next to body of Canadian lover.

Jack Sepple is accused of the murder of Ashley Wadsworth, 19, in Chelmsford, Essex.

Ashley had been on a six-month tourist visa from CanadaWearing a blue and yellow tracksuit, 23-year-old Sepple appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court today via video link from HMP Chelmsford.

The court was told he was found on a bed next to Ashley's body when police arrived.

A trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering his Canadian girlfriend while she visited him at home in the UK.

Jack Sepple is accused of the murder of Ashley Wadsworth, 19, in Chelmsford, Essex on Tuesday, February 1.

Canadian Ashley was on a six-month tourist visa and came to Britain after meeting Sepple online, it was said.

Sepple spoke only to confirm his name and no plea was entered to the charge.

Sepple, of Chelmsford, was remanded in custody and is due to enter a plea at the same court on March 7, Paying tribute to Ashley, her great aunt Tova Wadsworth said that she was on the "trip of a lifetime" after arriving in the UK from her home in Vernon, British Columbia in November last year.

She said: "Ashley was a beautiful young lady and full of love and kindness for all in her life.But during the hearing Judge Christopher Morgan set a provisional trial date for September 5.He said the trial is expected to last two to three weeks.

"This was a trip of a lifetime... Nothing of this makes any sense."Her family is heartbroken and struggles to understand."

Ashley's friends in Canada shared tributes and photos of her and paid heartbreaking tributes.

Alongside a set of smiling graduation photos, best friend Tianna Kowalchuk said: "Probably one of the worst feelings is losing your best friend. A best friend is more than a boyfriend, a sibling and even a parent.