A warehouse worker appeared in court today accused of murdering a woman whose dismembered body was found three days after she went missing. Christopher Nathan May, 50, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, after her body was discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, South Wales on Friday. May is charged with a single charge of murder, and is accused of killing his alleged victim at some point between April 20 and April 25. Court hearing: Christopher Nathan May, 50, left, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, right, who was missing for three days before being discovered at a flat in Pontypridd, south Wales on Friday . Her body was discovered with 'massive injuries' at the property (above) yesterday afternoon, prompting police to launch a murder investigation . Ms Woodford was found dead three days after being reported missing by her family and was said to have suffered 'massive injuries'. May, wearing a grey jumper and glasses, was remanded in custody at Merthyr Tydfil magistrates court. He will appear at Cardiff Crown Court tomorrow for a plea hearing. May spoke only to confirm his name and the address of his flat in Richards Street, Pontypridd. Magistrates chairman Stuart Williams told May: 'Because of the nature of the offence you will be remanded in custody.' May replied: 'Thank you.' Police are still searching woodland and other areas of Pontypridd as part of their investigation. Her family said: 'Tracey was liked and loved by all of her family and friends. 'She was very kind-hearted and a selfless person who would go out of her way to help anyone. Tracey was a gentle person who would not hurt anyone and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Ms Woodford had been seen at a Pontypridd pub, the Skinny Dog, on Tuesday evening was arrested after she was found on Friday . 'We are thankful for all the support we have received to date. We ask all to respect our wishes for privacy and to be left alone to grieve at this very difficult time.' Tracey lived with her mother Linda, 66, and brother Sean, 42, who were described as being 'distraught'. They are being supported by police liaison officers who are keeping them informed of the developments. Police are still appealing for information from anyone who may have seen Tracey in the days she was missing after drinking in the Skinny Dog pub in the town centre. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
Tracey Woodford, 47, was found dead in a Pontypridd flat last week .
Christopher Nathan May, 50, accused of murdering and dismembering her .
His alleged victim had been missing for three days before being found .