Taylor Black
A man accused of the murder of Taylor Black is set to stand trial next year.
Nathan Costello is charged with the murder of the 18-year-old who was found dead at a property on Ketton Road in Hardwick, Stockton on February 17.
Costello, of Ketton Road, Stockton, appeared at Teesside Crown Court via video link from HMP Durham.
He spoke only to confirm his name during the short hearing.
The 31-year-old previously pleaded not guilty on June 9 when he appeared at the same court.
He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance and is listed to go on trial in June next year.
Judge Paul Watson QC, the Recorder of Middlesbrough, told Costello that he would not be brought back before the court until next year.
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