A man today denied the murder of a retired West Sussex businessman who disappeared while selling his boat.
Train guard David Alec Macbride, 44, of Bramber Close, Bognor, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 70-year-old Robert Saint.
Macbride appeared at Lewes Crown Court and spoke only to confirm his name and enter his plea.
Macbride, wearing a blue jumper and with spiky grey hair, was remanded in custody until February 7 at Lewes.
Father-of-one Mr Saint, of Horsham Road, Steyning, went missing on September 25 while selling his £120,000 motor cruiser Sundowner.
He had driven to Birdham Pool, near Chichester, in the hope of finalising a cash deal for the 42ft vessel.
The boat was found moored at nearby Itchenor a few days later. Ten days after his disappearance, Mr Saint's body was found on the Isle of Wight.
Lewes Crown Court heard today that the trial is expected to start in July and last two weeks. There was no application for bail.
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