Mom-of-two set on hearth after being raped and murdered whereas she walked dwelling

A person has admitted the rape and homicide of 47-year-old Jill Barclay in Scotland. Ms Barclay’s physique, which had been set on hearth – was found close to an tackle on Stoneywood Road within the Dyce space of Aberdeen at about 3.30am on September 17, 2022.

Police launched a homicide investigation, and the realm was locked down for a number of days whereas they carried out in depth enquiries.

Rhys Bennett, 23, of Ballingry, Fife, pleaded responsible on the High Court in Edinburgh, reported the Daily Record.

The sufferer, who labored for power providers firm Petrofac, was described as a “deeply loved life partner, mother and daughter”.

Speaking at her funeral, her distraught associate of 20 years, who didn’t want to be named, stated she was his “soul mate, the love of his life”.

He added: “Jill lived a full and glad life, packing extra into her 47 years than some do in a whole lifetime.”

“She was struck down in her prime, in an act of unimaginable cruelty.

“It is outrageous that a woman cannot walk home safely at night.”

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