Brianna Ghey murder trial: Accused girl posted Snapchat tribute | Leigh Journal

THE girl accused of murdering Brianna Ghey posted a social media tribute to her the day after her death. Two 16-year-olds – a girl from Warrington referred to as X and a boy from Leigh referred to as Y – are currently on trial accused of the murder of the 16-year-old Birchwood schoolgirl. Transgender teen Brianna was found dead in Culcheth Linear Park on February 11 this year by dog walkers, having suffered 28 stab wounds. Today, Friday, is day five of the trial at Manchester Crown Court, with a jury hearing of the actions of the two accused after Brianna’s death. Girl X, jurors were told by prosecutor Deanna Heer, took to Snapchat after hearing news reports confirming that it was Brianna who died. She shared a screenshot of a post from the Warrington Guardian’s Instagram page paying tribute to the deceased. The Snapchat story had the header ‘rest in peace’ followed by two emojis of a dove. The caption read: “Brianna was one of the best people I have ever met and such an amazing friend its so f****** sickening what got done to her.” The trial also heard evidence of the phone activity of X and Y
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