Andrew Burfield spoke only to confirm his name and that he understood the process during the eight-minute hearing this morning (April 29). The mother of two Katie, 33, has not appeared since last Friday, when police believe she got into a truck and traveled to Bolton by Bowland. Burfield, on Todmorden Road in Burnley, is charged with her murder. Read more: Woman admits killing boy she hoped to adopt as text messages reveal couple named baby ‘k *** head’, court rules The 50-year-old, who appeared in a video clip, has not yet filed any objection to the charge of homicide. Judge Medland QC set Burfield’s return date to court on Aug. 22 for a hearing on the appeal and preparation of the trial. A trial is set to begin on November 14, 2022. Berfield has been remanded in custody pending further hearing. Katie Kenyon. Police continue to comb a Gisburn forest area, with the help of colleagues from North Wales and Merseyside as they search for Katie. Anyone with information should call the police at 101 by logging in to log 800 on April 24 or via the Major Incident Public Portal at Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Read the latest from the courts: Pedophile nurse downloads more than 100 child rape files that have been identified as a danger to the public Read more related articles Read more related articles