Bin-bags body case - third victim named

The third victim in the bodies in bin-bags case was named today as an unemployed man appeared in court charged with three murders.

Unemployed Anthony John Hardy appeared at Hendon Magistrates’ Court, north London, charged with murdering Sally Rose White on or before January 20, 2002, and with murdering Elizabeth Valad, 29, and Bridgette Cathy MacClennan, 34, on or before December 30, 2002.

The dismembered remains of two of the women – Ms MacClennan and Ms Valad - were found in bin bags in north London.

Hardy, 51, of Hartland House, Royal College Street, Camden, north London, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the court hearing.