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Elianne Andam murder accused appears in court

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  • A 17-year-old boy who is accused of murdering Elianne Andam in Croydon appeared at the Old Bailey.
  • Elianne, 15, was stabbed to death on Wellesley Road last September as she was on her way to school.
  • Her family described her as a bright and funny who had many friends who adored her.
  • The 17-year-old defendant, who cannot be named due to his age, admitted manslaughter but pleaded not guilty to murder.

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