Man, 19, charged with murdering Keeley Bunker, 20, who was found dead in a stream after night out
A TEENAGER will appear in court today accused of the murder of Keeley Bunker who vanished after returning home from a gig.
Wesley Streete, 19, was charged last night over the death of the 20-year-old barmaid and is due at North Staffordshire magistrates court this morning.
Keeley’s body was found in a stream in a park in her hometown of Tamworth, Staffs, last week.
Her heartbroken mum Debbie Watkins launched an appeal on Facebook after she went missing as she returned home from watching Brit rapper Aitch perform in Birmingham.
Friends joined other family members in the frantic search for the “beautiful” barmaid who was last seen at 4am last Thursday.
But the barmaid’s body was discovered in Wigginton Park about 9pm the same day.
Grieving friends laid flowers at the park in Tamworth, Staffs where her body was discovered.
Her family have also launched a GoFundMe appeal to help with funeral costs for their “wonderful sister, daughter and best friend”.
“Anyone that knows her knows her to be the one of the most vibrant, caring and beautiful souls this earth has ever seen,” they said.
MUM’S HEARTBREAKING APPEAL
One bouquet read: “Keely, sending you all my love, you will be missed by all. Rest well x.”
Another said: “Keeley, I am going to miss you so so so much. Your laugh, smiley face and through and through beautiful soul.
“You are going to be missed by everyone lucky enough to have ever met you.
“Miss you already so much, until we meet again, sleep tight.”
TEEN CHARGED
A Staffordshire Police spokesman last night confirmed a teenager from Tamworth will appear in court over her murder.
A force spokesman said: “A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body in woodland in Tamworth on Thursday 19 September.
“Wesley Streete of Tamworth, will appear before North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Monday.
“Formal identification of the woman is still to take place, but she is believed to be Keeley Bunker, aged 20, from Tamworth.
“Her family are being supported by specially-trained officers at this time and we would kindly urge people to respect their privacy.”