The person charged with the homicide of Bobbi-Anne McLeod is the lead guitarist in a well-liked native indie rock band, MailOnline can reveal - as {the teenager}'s household hurled abuse at him as he was remanded in custody by magistrates.
Cody James Ackland, 24, who lives in central Plymouth together with his mom, is accused of abducting the 18-year-old as she waited at a bus cease.
Ackland appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Courtroom as we speak, the place he was charged with murdering Bobbi-Anne between November 20 and 23. {The teenager} disappeared final Saturday (November 20).
The musician walked into courtroom coated by a blanket, and spoke solely to verify his identify, date of delivery and handle through the brief listening to.
Chair of the magistrates Louise Ferris advised him: "Mr Ackland, you are being sent for trial at the crown court sitting at Plymouth and you will appear there for a preliminary hearing and you are remanded in custody until November 29."
There have been shouts from the general public gallery because the suspect - carrying a gray tracksuit and a blue face masks - was taken again into custody after a three-minute listening to.
Ackland belongs to native indie band Rakuda, which is made up of three different members who're all shut pals.
Ackland was born in Germany, the place his father, 53 is believed to have served within the British Military. His mother and father are separated however reside shut to one another in Plymouth.
Ackland's four-piece band are named after Bar Rakuda, a well-liked venue within the centre of town which they repeatedly frequent.
Ackland and his friends are well-known on town's indie music scene, enjoying gigs at various bars and golf equipment round Plymouth and the West Nation, increase a cult following.
He attended Estover Group Faculty in Plymouth however prior to now few years has targeted on music within the hope of hitting the massive time.
Social media photos of Ackland present him downing pints between songs and showing to revel within the picture of a booze stuffed rocker.
An affiliate of Ackland's advised MailOnline: 'He is a handsome lad and fancies himself as a little bit of a lad.
'It is laborious to imagine that Cody is concerned in one thing like this.'
Josh Greenless, lead singer of Rakuda advised MailOnline: 'The primary I heard about this was when police began looking out Cody's home. He is an enormous a part of our band and it is all a bit stunning.'
Rakuda introduced it was disbanding as we speak, writing on Fb: 'The remaining members of Rakuda; Josh, Ross, Josh and Mike are all extraordinarily shocked and in full disbelief by the tragic occasion that has unfolded over the past a number of days.
'Our ideas and prayers are with Bobbi-Anne McLeod's household and pals who should be devastated at their loss.
'As a mark of respect, now we have determined that we will not be going ahead as a band and might be disbanding with instant impact. We won't be making any additional feedback right now.'
The band have launched various songs on Spotify with titles similar to: 'I need to enter your soul; Atomic Girl;' and 'The place do I'm going?' Most have solely been heard a number of hundred instances.
In 2000, they produced their debut single which was performed on native BBC radio.
On their Spotify profile web page, the band checklist their influences as Kasabian and Oasis.
The 18-year-old's household has been knowledgeable and are being supported by specialist officers, Devon and Cornwall Police mentioned.
The drive mentioned yesterday there was 'no identified hyperlink' between Ms McLeod and the suspect.
Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Leaper mentioned investigators weren't looking for anybody else in reference to the killing.
Ms McLeod left her house in Leigham at about 6pm and was final seen ready at a bus cease near her home as she made her manner into city.
A whole bunch of individuals gathered by the spot she was final seen to carry a candlelit vigil in her reminiscence.
A financial institution of flowers dotted with candles has been laid by native residents over the previous few days.
Donna McLeod, the sufferer's mom, was very distressed through the vigil however was capable of thank the group for all of the love and assist her household has obtained over the previous few days.
'Thanks for doing the whole lot to attempt to discover her and convey our child house,' she mentioned.
