A man has appeared in court charged with allegedly murdering a 44-year-old woman whose body was found at a house in Perthshire.
Michelle Lizanec was discovered by officers after they broke down the door of a property on Orchard Way, Inchture, at around 11.40pm on Saturday.
She was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
A police guard remained at the terraced house on Monday just hours before officers confirmed they had charged a man in connection with her death.
John Lizanec appeared in private at Perth Sheriff Court on Tuesday afternoon.
The 46-year-old made no plea during the short hearing where he faced one charge of murder.
He has been remanded in custody and his case will recall within the next eight days.
We previously told how heartbroken pals paid tribute to ‘gorgeous girl’ Michelle, who was originally from Scone, on social media.
One shocked friend said: "Absolutely heartbreaking. She was such an amazing woman."
Another wrote: "Thoughts are with the family. So sad she was a lovely woman."
While a third pal added: "So so sad. Rest in peace gorgeous girl. Thoughts are with your family at this very sad time."
