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Elle Edward's suspected killer, who allegedly fired at pub crowds with a machine gun on Christmas Eve, is set to go on trial later this year.
Connor William Chapman, 22, of no fixed abode is facing nine charges relating to the incident at the Lighthouse Inn pub in Wallasey, Merseyside.
They include one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and three GBH charges after Elle, a 26-year-old beautician was shot in the head and several others were injured.
Chapman is also accused of carrying a converted Scorpion sub machine gun and ammunition on Christmas Eve, and having stolen a Mercedes A Class vehicle between December 22 - 26 in the Merseyside area.
The defendant appeared via videolink from HMP Manchester wearing a black puffer jacket and grey tracksuit bottoms sporting a goatee and moustache.
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Beautician Elle Edwards was fatally shot at the pub during the festive season (PA)He sat at a desk and had his hands clasped in his lap while Judge Andrew Menary set the dates for his plea hearing and trial.
Chapman is set to enter his plea on April 17 before his trial starts on June 7.
He was denied bail and remanded in custody until his next court appearance.
In a fresh tribute posted on Instagram, Elle's nan, Marlene told her late granddaughter 'you will never be forgotten'.
Posting via Elle's sisters, Lucy Edwards' accounts, Marlene wrote: "I don't use social media so I'm posting on here. Elle Marlene my gorgeous granddaughter, I will love and miss you for the rest of my time, until we meet again.
Floral tributes for Elle Edwards outside the Lighthouse pub (Liverpool Echo)"I miss you bringing me my cakes and sitting on the kitchen table having a cup of tea with me and all the laughs we would have. "I love you more than anything in this world and I keep staring at your picture on the fireplace.
"You will always be with us my beautiful granddaughter and you will never be forgotten. Love from nan Marlene."
CCTV of the horror incident which claimed Elle's life shows the moment terrified revellers fled from the scene after the sound of 12 gunshots, which can be heard on the clip.
The footage was captured by a camera outside a nearby business up the road from the pub.