Totton man Stephen Sexton to appear at Winchester Crown Court charged with rape and murder of Joanna Derkacz in Waterlooville

A TOTTON man charged with a woman’s rape and murder is due to appear in crown court this week.

Stephen Sexton (37), of Cherrywood Gardens, faces the allegations in connection with the death of 37-year-old Joanna Derkacz nearly 18 months ago.

Police had responded to a call-out at 11.30am on Thursday 28th December 2023 reporting Joanna’s body had been found in a house on Nevinson Way in Waterlooville.

The charges were brought after “detailed investigation and expert evidence reports” following a Home Office post-mortem, the Hampshire force said.

Having appeared before Southampton magistrates on Saturday, Sexton was remanded in custody to appear at Winchester Crown Court tomorrow (Tuesday).