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Son, 18, Charged With Murder Over Rhyl Teaching Assistant’s Death Appears in Court

Rhyl High School is providing pastoral support to pupils and staff.

Overview

  • Angela Shellis, 45, was found dead in Prestatyn on October 24, with reports differing on the precise location.
  • Her son, Tristan Thomas Roberts of Coniston Drive, has been charged with murder and appeared at Mold Crown Court on Monday, with a trial listed for 2026.
  • Rhyl High School said Shellis, who joined in 2023, was a caring and committed teaching assistant and outlined access to Denbighshire support services.
  • Detectives continue inquiries and are appealing for information from anyone in the Morfa area near football fields between 3am and 8.30am on the day she died.
  • A family GoFundMe has raised thousands toward funeral and memorial costs, with remaining funds intended for mental health and autism charities.