The man accused of kidnapping and murdering eight-year-old Sarah Payne has been remanded in custody.
Mr Roy William Whiting (42) was remanded until May 18th by Judge Richard Brown when he appeared at Lewes Crown Court.
Sarah's parents, Mrs Sara Payne and Mr Michael Payne, sat just feet from Whiting.
It was the first time Sarah's parents have faced the man accused of killing their daughter in court.
Mr Whiting, formerly of St Augustine Road, Littlehampton, who spoke only to confirm his name, smiled through much of the hearing and yawned as Judge Brown remanded him.
Outside the court more than a dozen police officers were on hand as cameramen waited for the child's parents and her grandparents, Terry and Lesley Payne, as they left the court without saying anything.