Meant topost this days ago:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ars-court.html
Eastenders is massive in the UK. It and Coronation Street vie as the two top soaps on brit tv.
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The brother of EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie appeared in court today accused of murdering the 29-year-old and dumping her headless body in a canal.
The former soap star went missing just hours after she attended a hospital opening ceremony on March 1.
McCluskie, of Hackney, East London, appeared for less than two minutes at Thames Magistrates' Court.
The 35-year-old, dressed in a grey long-sleeved top and jeans, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth. His face has been obscured in the images here at the request of police.
He was remanded in custody and told a bail hearing would take place at the Old Bailey within the next 48 hours.
Chair of the bench Cliff Lynn said a provisional date of March 26 had been set for a preliminary hearing.
A limbless torso found in the Regent's Canal in Hackney, East London, was formally identified as that of Miss McCluskie last Friday, but a post-mortem examination was inconclusive.
Police divers are still searching for her remaining body parts.
Her brother was arrested on Wednes
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