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Geoffrey Bennett & Kathleen Speirs

Heartbroken friends hold vigil for tragic Bennylyn Burke and daughter found dead in Dundee

Bennylyn Burke's loved ones gathered for a vigil in honour of the mum and her two-year-old daughter after they were allegedly murdered in Dundee.

Bennylyn and Jellica's bodies were found at a house in the city's Troon avenue in March after the 25-year-old and her daughter were reported missing at the start of that month.

On Saturday, friends gathered for a vigil in Bristol in their honour, as reported by Bristol Live.

Before moving to the UK to giver her children the best possible start, Bennylyn lived in Quezon City in the Phillipines.

During her time in Bristol she made friends and became a key part of the community.

Loved ones gathered to remember the mother and daughter (John Myres)

Some 25 friends gathered at Brandon Hill for a vigil today, where they used to enjoy picnics.

Lyn Vowle, 42, a part-time dinner lady from Hartcliffe, was a friend of Bennylyn's for almost two years.

She told Bristol Live: "She was a loving mum, a beautiful woman and a good friend.

Friends gathered in Bristol on Saturday (John Myres)

"She will be sadly missed."

The friends offered prayers for Bennylyn and her daughter and shared memories about them.

IT worker Andrew Innes, 50, is alleged to have murdered Ms Burke and Jellica within his home in Troon Avenue between February 17 and March 5.

He is accused of bludgeoning the mum of two to death with a hammer at the property.

He was remanded in custody after appearing at Dundee Sheriff Court on March 8.

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