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A post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as severe emaciation and neglect with extensive scabies skin infection.
Appearing in the dock with her was Robert Bruce, 45, who pleaded not guilty to causing or allowing the death of Ms Leitch, a vulnerable adult, between January 2019 and August 2019 while he was a member of the same household.
A statement issued on behalf of Ms Leitch s family previously described her as a wonderful girl who was always happy, and always friendly .
A trial date of January 31 next year was fixed with an estimated length of up to four weeks.
A pre-trial review will take place on November 19.
Lancashire mum denies gross negligence killing of daughter, 24, who died of severe emaciation and neglect
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Lancashire mum denies gross negligence killing of daughter, 24, who died of severe emaciation and neglect
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A neighbour saw the car burst into flames seconds after he walked away from it.
The duo was arrested on a car park in Ashton-on-Ribble. Nightingale still had the Audi car key in his possession, and forensic tests on a window sill at the house found a print that matched his footwear.
Defending, Anna Chestnutt said Nightingale had not offended for five years. She said he was giving his partner Holmes, who has mental health problems, round the clock care but became overwhelmed with his caring responsibilities.
He had relapsed into drug and alcohol use and made a foolish decision.