UK - Marelle Sturrock, 35, teacher, found deceased, suspicious circumstances & a reported missing person, Glasgow, 23 Apr 2023

[StillDiggin]

Police are searching for a man at a country park near Glasgow after the suspicious death of a school teacher.
Marelle Sturrock was found dead at a property in Jura Street, in Glasgow's Mosspark area, on Tuesday morning.
The 35-year-old, who was originally from Wick, was a teacher at Sandwood Primary School in Glasgow.
Police Scotland said its searches at Mugdock Country Park and woodland near Milngavie, for a man reported missing, were linked to Ms Sturrock's death.
Officers said her death was being treated as suspicious and inquiries remain ongoing.

Marelle Sturrock: Police search for man after death of pregnant teacher

A search at Mugdock Country Park is linked to the suspicious death of Marelle Sturrock in Glasgow.

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[JennieM]

Heartbreaking final picture of heavily-pregnant teacher, 35, smiling with friends hours before she was found dead at her home - as police hunt for missing person​

• Police found a body in a property in the Craigton area of Glasgow yesterday
• The woman has been named locally as Marelle Sturrock, 35, a school teacher
• Police say the death is linked to an ongoing missing persons investigation

Police Scotland have launched an investigation, confirming that the death is being treated as unexplained and is linked to an ongoing search for a missing person at Mugdock Country Park.

The aspiring actress and singer uploaded the photograph on Sunday, showing her enjoying a dinner and smiling with her friends - who shared the picture on social media the night before her sudden death.

A large-scale operation is under way near Milngavie in East Dunbartonshire, with officers, dog units and a helicopter all dispatched yesterday at around 11am and a section close to an entrance to the park taped off. Police remain in attendance at both sites today.

Detective Chief Inspector Cheryl Kelly said: 'We were made aware of concern for a woman at a property on Jura Street in Glasgow shortly after 8.40am on Tuesday, 25 April. Officers attended and the body of a 35-year-old woman was found within.

'Her death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing.

'Officers have been carrying out extensive searches of Mugdock Country Park in relation to a missing person in the area.

'This is being treated as linked to the death at Jura Street and enquiries remain ongoing.'

'Our thoughts are very much with everyone affected by this tragic incident. There is not believed to be any risk to the wider public but anyone with information or concerns can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0904 of 25 April.

'A police presence will remain at both locations as enquiries continue and anyone with information is also urged to speak to any of our officers.'

Final picture of pregnant teacher, hours before she was found dead

Marelle Sturrock, 35, uploaded the photo on Sunday showing her enjoying a dinner with her friends - who shared the picture on social media the night before her death.

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[JennieM]

Police at the scene of a search for a missing person at Mugdock Park near Glasgow

Final picture of pregnant teacher, hours before she was found dead

Marelle Sturrock, 35, uploaded the photo on Sunday showing her enjoying a dinner with her friends - who shared the picture on social media the night before her death.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[ayrshireguy]

Police are searching for the missing partner of a pregnant teacher who was found dead in 'suspicious' circumstances, the Record understands.

Marelle Sturrock, 35, was discovered dead after officers were called to a property on Jura Street in Govan at 8.40am on Tuesday. Her death is being treated as suspicious and police enquiries are ongoing.

A large-scale search for a missing man was launched at Mugdock Country Park on Tuesday – this is being treated as linked to the death.

Cops searching park for missing partner of pregnant teacher found dead in flat

 

[JennieM]

Police are searching Mugdock country park. Photograph: Fiona Macdonald/GuardianWitness

Police hunt suspect after woman found dead in Glasgow

Officers search Mugdock country park after death of primary school teacher Marelle Sturrock

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[MsMiniSleuth]

A PREGNANT teacher was found dead in her home - as cops sealed off a park in the hunt for her missing fiancé.

Marelle Sturrock, 35, was discovered on Tuesday at the flat in Glasgow she shared with partner David Yates, 36.



Officers confirmed last night they were treating the death as suspicious as they continued to comb Mugdock Country Park in the search for Yates.

Marelle was found dead at her home after worried colleagues called cops when she didn’t show up for school, neighbours revealed.

In an update tonight, police confirmed they were treating the death as suspicious and said they were supporting Marelle’s family.

It’s understood the mum-to-be lived in the property with fiancé Yates - who was yesterday the focus of a missing person search.

Marelle, 35 - due to give birth in the summer - was a highly popular teacher at nearby Sandwood Primary.

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Cops hunt missing fiancé as pregnant teacher found dead after school no-show

A PREGNANT teacher was found dead in her home – as cops sealed off a park in the hunt for her missing fiancé. Marelle Sturrock, 35, was discovered on Tuesday at the flat in Glasgow she shared…

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[infinit]

I wonder what has got them so interested in that area... Possible they've found a vehicle linked to them there I wonder? Looks like a pretty tough area to search from photos, I'd be surprised if he's still there unless he's deceased.

 

[StillDiggin]

Police divers search reservoir at Mugdock in hunt for partner of dead teacher

Police divers are understood to be unloading equipment near a reservoir at Mugdock Country Park near Milngavie.

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[Sarahlou]

So sick of things like this happening.

RIP to Marelle and her baby.

 

[ayrshireguy]

Police update:

Detective Superintendent Nicola Kilbane said: “A murder investigation is ongoing in relation to the death of Marelle Sturrock, 35, at Jura Street in Glasgow.

“Officers attended her home address shortly after 8.40am on Tuesday, 25 April and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Marelle was 29 weeks pregnant and I can confirm that sadly her unborn baby did not survive.

“Our thoughts are with Marelle’s family and friends, along with everyone affected by this tragedy. We are providing her family with specialist support at this incredibly difficult time.

“Her partner David Yates is wanted in connection with Marelle’s death. At this time we have no information to suggest anyone else has been involved.

“His vehicle, a white Seat Ateca, was found at Mugdock Country Park on Tuesday and an extensive search has been ongoing in the area since.

“The last confirmed sighting of David was on Sunday evening shortly after 8pm. His subsequent movements are unknown after his vehicle was left at Mugdock Country Park but there is nothing to suggest he has left the area. We will keep an open mind on this as we continue to search the area.

“A visible police presence will remain at both Jura Street and Mugdock Country Park as our investigation continues.

“There is not believed to be any risk to the wider public. However, I would urge anyone with information or concerns to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0904 of 25 April or speak to any of our officers.

“Finally, I would like once again to express our condolences to Marelle’s family and everyone affected by this tragic incident.”

Update on murder investigation following death of Marelle Sturrock in Glasgow - Police Scotland

Police Scotland news Glasgow murder death Govan Mugdock Marelle Sturrock

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[JennieM]

Marelle Sturrock death: Police Scotland search for suspect believed to be fiance​

Police Scotland said her death was being treated as suspicious and officers were still searching Mugdock country park on Thursday morning for a man believed to be her fiance, David Yates.

The headteacher at Sandwood primary school in Glasgow where Sturrock worked said the school community was “devastated”.

Fiona Donnelly said: “Marelle has been a much-loved member of our school community since her probationary year more than six years ago and has taught many year groups throughout her time at the school. We will all miss her so much. She was a lovely, kind, diligent and considerate person who loved and made time for everyone.

“Marelle used her artistic talents across the school and was our music champion who has been a key player in the success of our school choirs, with one of her classes going to see her on stage at the King’s [theatre] in one of her many acting roles outside of school.

“We are a school community in mourning and are devastated by the tragic news of her death and pass on our deepest condolences to her family and friends as we all come to terms with our loss.”

Parents at the school were told of the death in a letter on Wednesday and education psychologists are on hand to support pupils.

Marelle Sturrock: murder investigation launched into death of Glasgow teacher

Police search for partner David Yates after body of 35-year-old, who was pregnant, found

www.theguardian.com

 

[Lyndaloo]

So sorry for Marelle and her unborn baby, can’t imagine what she went through at the hands of someone who was supposed to love her RIP sleep tight xx

 

[Lyndaloo]

Dbm

 

[Lucy6226]

This is heartbreaking, it's one thing to kill a partner but knowing that will end your unborn child's life too is something else. I suspect DY has gone somewhere to off himself and will be found in an isolated area MOO

 

[MollyHarps]

So sad for Marelle and her unborn baby.

Thoughts with her family, friends and those children she taught.

If the suspect is in the park somewhere I can’t imagine him being found alive

 

[Dpdan]

I wonder if it's significant that the colleagues called the police when she didn't turn up for work, and the police made a quick response. I'm not sure my local police would rush round if I didn't arrive at work. RIP Marelle and her little one.

 

[Happygirlie2003]

This is just the worst situation, can’t stop thinking of Marelles family and friends looking forward to a new baby coming to be faced with the loss of both her and her unborn child and those poor school children and staff, everyone knows how teachers are such a wonderful influence, so so sad

 

[Ashley114]

This is incredibly heartbreaking. My daughter was born at 29 weeks and I can't imagine the fear and suffering Marelle experienced, knowing her life and her child's life was in danger.

 

[MollyHarps]

I wonder if it's significant that the colleagues called the police when she didn't turn up for work, and the police made a quick response. I'm not sure my local police would rush round if I didn't arrive at work. RIP Marelle and her little one.

I’m guessing Marelle didn’t turn up to work on Monday either? - I guess the school called the police on Tuesday morning once she didn’t turn up for a second day.

Just MOO I can’t see a school notifying the police by 8:40am on the first day of absence

 

[ayrshireguy]

I wonder if it's significant that the colleagues called the police when she didn't turn up for work, and the police made a quick response. I'm not sure my local police would rush round if I didn't arrive at work. RIP Marelle and her little one.

Probably more to come out as to why there was a police response.

The attack might well have happened on Sunday when the partner was last seen.