Woman, 33, in court accused of murdering lover in Xmas Day horror attack just weeks after he welcomed sixth child
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A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of murdering her lover in a Christmas Day horror attack just weeks after he welcomed his sixth child. Louis Price, 31, died at his home in the Staffordshire town of Norton Canes in the early hours of Wednesday. Kirsty Carless - also called Kirsty Cribb - appeared at Birmingham Crown Court today charged with murder.
![[Louis Price was found dead at home in Staffordshire]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NINTCHDBPICT000959949010_654501.jpg?strip=all&w=956)
The 33-year-old spoke only to confirm she could hear the proceedings. Carless was remanded into custody to next appear at Stafford Crown Court on January 31 for a plea hearing. A provisional trial set to last between two to three weeks was scheduled for June 2.
![[Kirsty Carless appeared in court today]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/kirsty-carless-33-known-locally-960361136_5bdc55.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The horror unfolded on Christmas Day just weeks after Louis welcomed a baby daughter. Locals heard a woman screaming "no, no, no" and crying loudly in the early hours. Louis' on-off lover Carless was arrested at the property before being charged over the weekend.
![[Louis' family have paid tribute]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/undated-family-handout-photo-issued-960101951_bbd524.jpg?strip=all&w=892)
His parents, who lived with the dad-of-six, had been on holiday in the Maldives when they were told about the tragedy. One local told The Sun: "The young man who died was a lovely lad. He lived with his dad, who is a builder, and his step mum, who worked at a local care home.
![[Carless was arrested at the property on Christmas Day]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/kirsty-carless-33-known-locally-960361135_e5988c.jpg?strip=all&w=540)
"They kept themselves to themselves, and were a decent, hard working family. "Louis had a baby daughter who he loved to bits.". The Aston Villa fan's devastated family paid tribute to the "devoted fisherman", who was "well-loved" in the community. They added: "As a family we are devastated at losing Louis. Life will never be the same without him.
![[She has been remanded into custody]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/kirsty-carless-33-known-locally-960361139.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
