The body of the 18-year-old was found in Sunderland on Thursday, about six weeks after he disappeared from his home in the city. Two men have now appeared in court charged with Kieran’s murder. Read more: “This Poor Boy” – Houghton’s grief over the violent death of innocent visitor Jack Woodley And today his sad mom, Tracy, talked about her anxiety. Paying tribute to her son in a statement, she said: “My handsome boy – Kieran had the most beautiful smile and the most beautiful eyes that lit up a room. Police at the scene where Kieran’s body was found (Image: Craig Connor / ChronicleLive) “He was such a happy lucky boy who loved life and was always smiling, he stopped boxing and listened to his music. “We are devastated – utterly devastated and devastated. “We can not believe we will never see him again. “Our lives will never be the same.” Read more related articles Read more related articles Kieran had attended Sunderland College and a college spokeswoman described him as a “popular student”. He said: “We were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Kieran’s death. Kieran, who left college in 2021, was a popular student. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends.” Ben Cook, 19, and Louis Hackett, 19, reportedly killed Kieran Williams, 18, on April 18 and made their New Yorkle Crown Court debut this week. Kieran was reported missing from his Esplanade West home in Sunderland on April 18. After a huge search operation, his body was found in Pallion near the Northern Spire Bridge. Cook, from Fordfield Road, Sunderland, and Hackett, from Fordenbridge Square, Sunderland, appeared in court with video links from the detention. A provisional test date was set for October with a time estimate of 10 days. There were no requests for his release and both were remanded in custody. Judge Paul Sloan QC told them: “I am postponing your case for a further hearing on 5 July. I also set your trial date for October 31st. “If you have committed any offense resulting from this allegation, the sooner you inform the court the better for you, the more credit you will receive, the less severe the punishment will be. The more you let them inform the court if you have committed “any crime, the worse it will be for you, the more severe the punishment.” Two men, aged 20 and 28, a 46-year-old woman, who were also arrested as part of the investigation, remain under police bail. Inspector Matt Steel, of the Northumbria Police Major Investigation Team, is leading the investigation into Kieran’s death. He said: “Our deepest condolences continue to be with Tracey and Kieran’s family at this extremely difficult time. “We will continue to support them in any way we can.” Read below:
