Marelle Sturrock: Parents of murdered teacher pay tribute as they say she was expecting boy

The parents of a pregnant school teacher who was murdered have paid tribute to their daughter and have revealed she was expecting a baby boy.

Police launched a murder investigation after the body of Marelle Sturrock, 35, was found at her home in Jura Street, Glasgow, on the morning of Tuesday, April 25.

She was 29 weeks pregnant and her unborn baby did not survive. The body of her partner David Yates, who police had been seeking in connection with her death, was recovered on Thursday after searches of Mugdock reservoir, north of Glasgow.

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His death is not being treated as suspicious. Police said he was wanted in connection with the death of his partner, and that while an investigation is continuing there is nothing to suggest anyone else was involved.

Marelle's parents have now issued a statement paying tribute to their daughter. They also said Marelle had been pregnant with a boy called Jayden.

In a statement released through Police Scotland, Ms Sturrock’s parents, Colin and Lorna Sturrock, said: “We are devastated following the deaths of our daughter, Marelle, and soon to be grandson, Jayden Sturrock.

“Marelle was the happiest person you could ever meet and was always looking to help others the best she could. Marelle and her partner doted on each other and this incident has come as a total shock to all who knew her.

“We would like to thank family and friends, colleagues at Sandwood Primary School, Police Scotland officers, both in the Highlands and Glasgow, for their efforts and comforting support following our tragic event.

“Our family would like everyone, including the press, to respect our privacy at this very sad and difficult time.”

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