Marelle Sturrock – latest: Body found in search for missing partner of ‘murdered’ pregnant teacher
Marelle Sturrock’s family say there are ‘no words’ to describe their devastation at loss
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Police searching for the fiancé of pregnant teacher Marelle Sturrock who was found dead in Glasgow have recovered a body.
The body was found following searches of Mugdock Reservoir on Thursday, Police Scotland confirmed this evening.
He is yet to be formally identified but it is believed to be David Yates, 36, the force said. Ms Sturrock, 35, was found dead at a property on Jura Street in Glasgow on Tuesday morning.
She was 29 weeks pregnant at the time of her death. Police confirmed today that her unborn baby did not survive.
The force said earlier on Thursday that David Yates was wanted in connection with Ms Sturrock’s death, adding there was “no information to suggest anyone else has been involved”.
Detective Superintendent Nicola Kilbane said: “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.”
ICYMI: Body recovered in search for missing fiancé of pregnant teacher found dead
Detectives hunting for the partner of pregnant teacher Marelle Sturrock who was found dead in Glasgow have recovered a body.
Police Scotland said the body is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be that of her 36-year-old fiance David Yates.
Katy Clifton reports:
Body recovered in search for fiancé of pregnant teacher found dead
The body was found during searches of Mugdock Reservoir
Mapped: Key locations in pregnant teacher murder probe as police find fiance’s body
From the location where Ms Sturrock’s was found, to the site of her partner’s abandoned vehicle, here is a map of all the locations in Glasgow:
Mapped: Key locations in pregnant teacher murder probe as police find finace’s body
From where Ms Sturrock’s body was found to the site of her partner’s abandoned vehicle, here is a map of all the key places linked to investigation
‘No words’ to describe our devastation - family
Ms Sturrock’s family has said there are “no words” to describe how devastated they are over the death of the pregnant teacher.
“There are no words how utterly devastating this is for us as a family & how we are going to cope without her,” her sister said.
“How this could of happened to her I will never get my head around this.”
‘So hard to stomach’
A student who did work experience at the drama group where Ms Sturrock was a member said he is “devastated” by her death.
“So hard to stomach the loss of such an incredible woman,” Jason Mountford said.
“She was so lovely to me and always went the extra mile. I learned so much from this inspirational woman.”
Watch: Body discovered in hunt for partner of pregnant teacher found dead
Dramatics group pays tribute to ‘one of our family'
An amateur dramatics club where Ms Sturrock had been a member since her teens have paid tribute to “one of our family”.
Wick Players said in a statement: “Some people have a light that shines from within, and Marelle’s talent shone through that aura and she followed her dream by doing drama and music studies at university.
“It is tragic that her young life has ended too soon.”
Head teacher pays tribute to ‘lovely person'
The headteacher of a school where Ms Sturrock worked has paid tribute to her former colleague, who she described as a “lovely person”.
Fiona Donnelly, headteacher of Sandwood Primary in Glasgow, where Ms Sturrock had taught for six years, said the school was in a state of shock.
“We will all miss her so much. She was a lovely, kind, diligent and considerate person who loved and made time for everyone,” she said.
"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."
Body recovered in search for missing fiance of pregnant teacher found dead
Detectives hunting for the partner of pregnant teacher Marelle Sturrock who was found dead in Glasgow have recovered a body.
Police Scotland said the body is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be that of her 36-year-old fiance David Yates.
Officers had been carrying out an intensive search of Mugdock Country Park, around nine miles from Ms Sturrock’s home, and announced on Thursday they had found a body at the adjacent Mugdock Reservoir.
Body recovered in search for fiancé of pregnant teacher found dead
The body was found during searches of Mugdock Reservoir
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