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Marelle Sturrock death: Police Scotland search for suspect believed to be fiance Marelle Sturrock: murder investigation launched into death of Glasgow teacher
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Glasgow school ‘devastated’ by death of pregnant teacher, as hunt continues for missing man Police search for partner David Yates after body of 35 year old, who was pregnant, found
Police are continuing to search a country park near Glasgow for a missing man linked to the suspicious death of a “much-loved” pregnant teacher. A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a pregnant teacher as officers search for her partner, Police Scotland has confirmed.
The body of Marelle Sturrock, 35, who was due to give birth in the summer, was discovered on Tuesday morning at a property in Jura Street in the Craigton area of Glasgow. The body of Marelle Sturrock, 35, who was due to give birth in the summer, was discovered on Tuesday morning at a property in the Craigton area of Glasgow.
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. Police Scotland said Sturrock was 29 weeks pregnant and her unborn baby did not survive.
The headteacher at Sandwood primary school in Glasgow where Sturrock worked said the school community was “devastated”. It said in a statement: “Her partner David Yates is wanted in connection with Marelle’s death.”
The headteacher of 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.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.“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.”“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.Parents at the school were told of the death in a letter on Wednesday and education psychologists are on hand to support pupils.
DCI Cheryl Kelly said: “Our thoughts are with Marelle’s family and friends, as well as everyone affected by this tragic incident. We are providing her family with support at this incredibly difficult time as our investigation to establish the full circumstances continues.”
She said Police Scotland did not believe there was “any risk to the wider public” and added: “A visible police presence will remain at both locations as our work continues.”
Sturrock moved from Wick, Caithness, to Glasgow when she was 17 to pursue a career in the performing arts and later became a primary school teacher after completing her postgraduate diploma in education.Sturrock moved from Wick, Caithness, to Glasgow when she was 17 to pursue a career in the performing arts and later became a primary school teacher after completing her postgraduate diploma in education.
The local amateur dramatics association Wick Players, which she attended as a teenager, remembered her as “a very talented young lady both with her singing and her acting”.The local amateur dramatics association Wick Players, which she attended as a teenager, remembered her as “a very talented young lady both with her singing and her acting”.
In a statement, the group said: “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 but we at Wick Players will always love and remember her as one of our family.”In a statement, the group said: “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 but we at Wick Players will always love and remember her as one of our family.”