The dad and mom of murdered major college instructor Marelle Sturrock have mentioned they’re ‘devastated following the deaths of our daughter, Marelle, and shortly to be grandson, Jayden Sturrock’.
Police launched a homicide investigation after the physique of Ms Sturrock, 35, was discovered at her dwelling in Jura Avenue, Glasgow, on Tuesday, April 25.
She was 29 weeks pregnant and her unborn child didn’t survive.
The physique of her companion David Yates, who police had been looking for in connection along with her dying, was recovered on Thursday after searches of Mugdock reservoir, north of Glasgow.
In a press release launched via Police Scotland, Ms Sturrock’s dad and mom Colin and Lorna Sturrock mentioned: ‘We’re devastated following the deaths of our daughter, Marelle, and shortly to be grandson, Jayden Sturrock.
Marelle Sturrock, 35, was discovered lifeless two days earlier than her companion David Yates in what police imagine was a murder-suicide
‘Marelle was the happiest particular person you can ever meet and was all the time trying to assist others the most effective she may.
‘Marelle and her companion doted on one another and this incident has come as a complete shock to all who knew her.
‘We want to thank household and pals, colleagues at Sandwood Main College, Police Scotland officers, each within the Highlands and Glasgow, for his or her efforts and comforting help following our tragic occasion.
‘Our household would really like everybody, together with the press, to respect our privateness at this very unhappy and tough time.’
On Sunday, it was revealed a police watchdog has launched a probe into Ms Sturrock’s dying of a closely pregnant instructor killed by her companion in a suspected murder-suicide.
The invention of her physique prompted a police seek for her fiancé David Yates, 36, however his physique was recovered from a reservoir inside Mugdock Nation Park, East Dunbartonshire, two days later.
Police are actually understood to be going through an investigation over the incident, The Daily Record studies.
A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: ‘As that is being investigated by the Police Investigations and Evaluation Commissioner (PIRC) we’re unable to remark additional.’
Marelle Sturrock, 35, was 29 weeks pregnant when she was discovered lifeless within the couple’s dwelling on Jura Avenue, Glasgow
Police Scotland officers exterior the couple’s dwelling in Jura Avenue, Glasgow, on Thursday
Additional particulars of the PIRC probe haven’t been revealed.
In the meantime, a supply informed the Each day Report: ‘It’s thought to have been pre-planned as a result of David introduced the canine to his mum’s home the night time earlier than and informed her he had plans the following day.
‘It isn’t being thought-about as an accident – it was a brutal, frenzied assault.’
Following the invention of her physique on Tuesday, Yates’ white Seat Ateca was discovered at Mugdock Nation Park, some eight miles north of the couple’s property, sparking a significant search.
He was final seen close to Mugdock Nation Park, simply exterior town in East Dunbartonshire, and was wished in connection along with her homicide. It’s thought that Mr Yates didn’t depart the park after he travelled there.
Helicopter search groups may very well be seen flying above the park and police divers have been concerned, with giant sections of the reservoir cordoned off with police tape.
His dying will not be being handled as suspicious.
Police preserve there isn’t a info to counsel anybody else is concerned with Ms Sturrock’s dying, although an investigation stays ongoing.
Deputy Superintendent Nicola Kilblane beforehand refused to touch upon the couple’s relationship or if there had been any prior police involvement.
Pals say Ms Sturrock was ‘actually excited’ about turning into a mom and was ‘good with youngsters’.
However pals of Yates mentioned he had struggled together with his psychological well being previously.
One mentioned: ‘David had a little bit of a breakdown earlier than his dad died final yr. He was in a band for a number of years and wished to make a go of that and he was nonetheless doing his theatre reveals and issues. No person can get their heads round what has occurred right here.’
She had labored as a instructor at Sandwood Main College for greater than six years and led its choirs. She was additionally a eager actress exterior the college.
Fiona Donnelly, the headteacher of Sandwood Main College, mentioned: ‘Marelle had been a much-loved member of our college neighborhood since her probationary yr greater than six years in the past and has taught many yr teams all through her time on the college.
Marelle Sturrock, 35, pictured along with her fiance David Yates, 36
‘All of us miss her a lot. She was a stunning, form, diligent and thoughtful one that liked and made time for everybody.
‘Marelle used her creative abilities throughout the college and was our music champion who has been a key participant within the success of our college choirs; with certainly one of her courses going to see her on stage at The King’s in certainly one of her many appearing roles exterior of college.
‘We’re a college neighborhood in mourning and devastated by the tragic information of her dying.’
Sarah Sturrock, Marelle’s sister shared the household’s heartbreak, writing: ‘There aren’t any phrases how completely devastating that is for us as a household & how we’re going to cope with out her.
‘How this might of occurred to her I’ll by no means get my head round this.’
It’s understood the couple received engaged in 2015.
Based on neighbours, the couple would typically go to Mugdock Nation Park to stroll their canine.
Neighbour Alex Collie mentioned his spouse had noticed Ms Sturrock’s frightened colleagues on the home on Tuesday morning.
He informed the Each day Report: ‘My spouse walked previous once they have been on the home.
‘They have been knocking on the door and appeared frightened. I feel concern was raised when she didn’t present up for work.
Police pictured looking out Mugdock Nation park, Milngavie, Scotland, previous to the invention of Mr Yates
‘A number of hours later we noticed the police right here. We received the shock of our life after we heard what had occurred to Marelle. It’s tragic. I can’t imagine it.’
Pupils at Sandwood Main College are being supported after the tragedy.
Dept Supt Kilbane, of Police Scotland, mentioned in a press release: ‘Our ideas are with Marelle’s household and pals, together with everybody affected by this tragedy.
‘We’re offering her household with specialist help at this extremely tough time.’
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