Man denies murdering woman who died at Leigh-on-Sea property
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Sharon Butler's family described her as a "loving daughter and sister"
A man has denied murdering a woman at a property in Essex.
Sharon Butler, 64, was found with serious injuries in a garden on Whitehouse Meadows, Leigh-on-Sea, on 7 November and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kevin Shepherd, of Whitehouse Meadows, pleaded not guilty to one count of murder at Basildon Crown Court.
The 54-year-old was remanded in custody and told he would stand trial from 7 May.
In a statement, Ms Butler's family previously described her as a "loving daughter and sister" who would "never" be forgotten.
Essex Police arrived at the address in Leigh-on-Sea at about 21:00 GMT on 7 November
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