A man has appeared in court in Belfast charged with the murder of his mother.
The body of 43-year-old Rachel Simpson was discovered in a garage beside a house on Castlereagh Road last Friday.
21-year-old Nathan Simpson, whose address was given as Castlereagh Road in Belfast, appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court accused of her murder.
When asked if he understood the allegations against him, Mr Simpson replied: "Yes, your honour."
An investigating detective sergeant told the court he could connect the accused to the murder charge.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing were disclosed during the brief hearing.
Defence solicitor Chris McCann did not question the detective or seek bail for his client due to the lack of any suitable address.
District Judge Steven Keown remanded Mr Simpson in custody until 14 October.
