Michelle Hanson: Man admits killing a Sunderland grandmother
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Michelle Hanson died of neck injuries inflicted by a blade
A man has admitted killing a grandmother who was found dead at a house in Sunderland.
The body of Michelle Hanson, 47, was discovered with multiple neck injuries at a property in Brady Street on 3 December.
Alexander Carr, 33, of Wilfred Street, Sunderland, pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denied murder during a hearing at Newcastle Crown Court.
He is due to stand trial on the more serious charge on 19 May.
Michelle Hanson's body was found at a house in Brady Street, Sunderland
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