Two 15-year-olds admit killing mum and daughter, 13

TWO teen sweethearts have pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a school dinner lady and her young daughter - but have denied murder.

The boy and girl, both 15, who cannot be named for legal reasons, are accused of killing church-goer Elizabeth Edwards, 49, and her 13-year-old daughter Katie.

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The victims were found dead at a property in Spalding, Lincs, in April this year.

The teens appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on this morning, where they spoke only to confirm their names and enter their pleas. The trial is due to take place at the court starting on October 5.

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The pair were only 14 when the killings  took place, making them one of the country's youngest ever couple to be charged with murder.

Speaking at the time of the deaths, Rev Mike Chesher at St Paul's Parish Church, said of Elizabeth: "I don't know how we'll manage without her because she's just brilliant – such a genuine, committed person of such integrity. It is such a horrible shock."

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