Key Points
- Christopher Ellis, aged 36, of no fixed abode, appeared before Caernarfon Crown Court on a charge of the murder of Eleanor O’Dell, aged 33, who died in Llandudno.
- The body of Ms O’Dell was discovered in a property in St Seiriol’s Road on Saturday, 31 October after the police attended the scene of a disturbance just after 8pm.
- Ellis was video-linked into court on Wednesday, 4 November in grey jumper and joggers.
- Judge Paul Thomas set a provisional trial date for Monday, 19 April 2027 in either the Mold Crown Court.
- Ellis is to plead on Friday, 15 January 2027; should there be a trial, it is expected to take two weeks.
- The man is remanded in custody.
- Detective Inspector Rob Mahoney called for any information from witnesses in the St Seiriol’s Road area from 7pm to 8.30pm on 31 October, including those out trick-or-treating and enjoying Halloween.
- Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with the North Wales Police using their live webchat facility or calling 101 citing the reference O178285.
- Residents have described a major emergency services response involving 15 police cars and two ambulances with cordons established on each end of St Seiriol’s Road.
Wales (Wales Times) November 4, 2026 — Christopher Ellis appeared in crown court for the first time after being charged with murdering Eleanor O’Dell, whose body was found at a property on St Seiriol’s Road on Halloween night.
As reported by the North Wales Pioneer, Ellis, 36, of no fixed abode, is accused of murdering Ms O’Dell, 33, at the St Seiriol’s Road property on Saturday, 31 October. He appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on Wednesday morning via videolink from custody.
The hearing was preliminary rather than a full trial. Judge Paul Thomas set a provisional trial start date of Monday, 19 April 2027, to be held at either Mold Crown Court. Ellis is expected to enter a plea to the murder charge on Friday, 15 January 2027.
According to the North Wales Pioneer, if the case proceeds to trial, it is estimated to last two weeks. Ellis remains in custody in the meantime.
Who was the alleged victim?
The woman has been named in court reporting as Eleanor O’Dell, aged 33. The North Wales Pioneer reported that she was found deceased inside the St Seiriol’s Road property after officers were called following reports of a disturbance.
As reported by North Wales Live journalist staff in the Daily Post, a North uk/police/">Wales Police spokesman said: “Shortly after 8pm on Saturday, 31 October, responding officers attended an address on St Seiriol’s Road following reports of a disturbance.” The force added: “Sadly, a 33-year-old woman was found deceased inside the property.”
The reports do not state a cause of death, and no further personal details about Ms O’Dell were included in the available coverage. No findings of guilt have been made; Ellis faces an allegation that will be determined by the court process.
What did the court hear?
Ellis appeared before Caernarfon Crown Court by videolink from custody. The North Wales Pioneer reported that he wore a grey jumper and joggers during the hearing.
Judge Paul Thomas fixed the provisional trial date and timetable. The reported schedule places a plea hearing on 15 January 2027, followed by a possible two-week trial beginning on 19 April 2027 at either Mold Crown Court.
Ellis was remanded in custody. The court reporting did not indicate that a plea had been entered at this stage.
How did police respond?
North Wales Police were called to St Seiriol’s Road shortly after 8pm on Saturday, 31 October, after reports of a disturbance. Officers found Ms O’Dell deceased inside the property.
The North Wales Pioneer reported that Ellis was subsequently sighted close to Trinity Avenue in Llandudno and arrested on suspicion of murder.
He first appeared at Llandudno Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 3 November. As reported by the Daily Post, North Wales Police confirmed that Christopher Thomas Ellis, of no fixed address, appeared there that morning before the case moved to crown court.
What did residents see?
Residents reported a substantial emergency response in the area. According to the Daily Post, people living nearby said they saw up to 15 police cars and two ambulances on St Seiriol’s Road on Saturday.
The report also stated that police tape was placed across the entrance to the road at its junction with Lloyd Street, while patrol cars were parked at the junctions. It was further reported that the end of the street near the Trinity Centre was cordoned off.
These accounts describe the visible police activity reported by residents; they do not themselves establish what occurred inside the property.
What are police asking the public to do?
Detective Inspector Rob Mahoney, the senior investigating officer, appealed for witnesses and footage. As reported by the North Wales Pioneer, he said:
“Our condolences remain with the friends and loved ones of the woman who tragically died in this incident.”
He asked anyone who was in the vicinity of St Seiriol’s Road between 7pm and 8.30pm on 31 October to contact police. Detective Inspector Mahoney specifically appealed to people who may have been trick-or-treating with children or celebrating Halloween in the area.
“You may have seen or heard something, or have dashcam or mobile phone footage that could assist our inquiries,”
he said, according to the North Wales Pioneer.
North Wales Police asked anyone with further information to contact the force through its live webchat or by calling 101, quoting reference O178285.
What happens next in the case?
The next scheduled court event is a plea hearing on Friday, 15 January 2027. If Ellis pleads not guilty, or if the case otherwise proceeds, a trial is provisionally listed to begin on Monday, 19 April 2027.
The trial is expected to be held at either Mold Crown Court and is estimated to last two weeks. Ellis will remain remanded in custody until the proceedings advance.
The charge remains an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Background of the development
The alleged offence occurred on Saturday, 31 October, when North Wales Police attended St Seiriol’s Road after reports of a disturbance shortly after 8pm. Officers found a 33-year-old woman, later named in court reporting as Eleanor O’Dell, deceased inside the property.
Christopher Thomas Ellis was arrested after being sighted near Trinity Avenue in Llandudno. He was subsequently charged with murder and appeared before Llandudno Magistrates’ Court on 3 November, before his first appearance at Caernarfon Crown Court on 4 November.
The case has drawn attention locally because it occurred on Halloween, when more people than usual may have been outdoors in residential streets. Police have therefore focused their appeal on potential witnesses, including families and visitors who may have been in the area between 7pm and 8.30pm.
Prediction: how this may affect the Llandudno community
For Llandudno residents, the immediate effect is likely to be continued police activity and appeals for information as the investigation proceeds. The force’s request for dashcam, mobile-phone and eyewitness material suggests officers are still seeking accounts from people who were nearby on the evening of 31 October.
For local families, the case may prompt renewed caution around evening activities and awareness of emergency-service activity in residential streets. The reported cordon and large police presence on St Seiriol’s Road indicate that the area experienced a significant disruption during the initial response.
For the wider North Wales community, the court timetable means the case is likely to remain in public focus at key stages: the January plea hearing and the provisional April 2027 trial. Any further police appeals, court updates, or developments in the investigation are likely to shape local discussion until the proceedings conclude.
