A 23-year-old man accused of the high-profile murder of Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

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Man accused of murdering Australian mum Samantha Murphy pleads not guilty

Patrick Orren Stephenson's trial will be fast tracked to the Supreme Court.

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Australia

Samantha Murphy's husband watches as accused killer pleads not guilty

Patrick Orren Stephenson, 23, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder after the disappearance of Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy.

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Husband in courtroom to hear man accused of murdering Samantha Murphy plead not guilty

The man accused of killing missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has made a big decision as he returned to court.

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Alleged Sam Murphy killer’s new court move

The 23-year-old son of an ex-AFL player will stand trial charged with the murder of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.

The West Australian

Kerry Stokes

Murder trial awaits Samantha Murphy's accused killer

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City of Perth

Western Australia

Patrick Orren Stephenson elected to fast-track the case in order to go to Supreme Court for trial.

Ministry for Culture and Heritage

The Ballarat mum was last seen leaving her home to go on a run in February.

7NEWS Australia

Major update as accused Samantha Murphy murderer fronts court

Patrick Stephenson will have his trial fast-tracked to the Supreme Court after pleading not guilty to murdering the missing Ballarat mother.

The Age

Families watch on as Samantha Murphy’s accused killer opts to fast-track murder trial

The son of a former AFL player has pleaded not guilty to murder over the disappearance of mother Samantha Murphy, electing to fast-track his trial.The 51-year-old mother of three went missing on February 4 and despite several extensive police searches, her body has not been found.Patrick Orren Stephenson, 22, faced the Ballarat Magistrates Court today via video link from prison, wearing a white T-shirt.READ MORE: 'These are our teachers, soccer …

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Murder trial fast-tracked over alleged murder of Samantha Murphy

Patrick Stephenson pleads not guilty to Samantha Murphy's murder in Ballarat. Learn about the upcoming Supreme Court trial and case details.

Man accused of murdering Australian mum Samantha Murphy pleads not guilty

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