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Maryhill murder: Tributes paid to 'kind and caring' woman killed in own home

Tributes have been paid to a woman killed in a 'brutal attack' at her own home in Maryhill.

Jacqueline Grant's body was discovered at her flat on Cumlodden Drive on Tuesday after the alarm was raised around 5.25pm.

Police have since launched a murder investigation into the 54-year-old's death.

Jacqueline, known as Jackie, has been described as 'one of the nicest ladies you could meet' by devastated friends and family.

One heartbroken friend said: "So sad to be reading this about one of my good school friends.

"Thoughts go to Jackie's family. One of the nicest lady's you could meet. RIP angel."

Another said: "Omg Jackie, I can't believe what I'm reading. You stayed up the stair from me.

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"You were an amazing neighbour and friend. You were so kind, caring and always knew how to make me laugh.

"RIP Jackie you will be sadly missed. Thoughts are with your family at this sad time."

Another person who lived near Jackie said: "Neighbours of Cumlodden Drive are saddened by this as we are a close community, we hope to pay our respects.

"Our thoughts are with her family at this time."

Another close friend said: "So heartbreaking, I was brought up with Jackie. Lovely lassie no-one deserves this. RIP Jackie, can't get my head round this."

While another added: "Rest easy Jackie. Such a lovely woman."

Police believe Jacquline may have died on Monday night or Tuesday morning, before being discovered on Tuesday evening.

An appeal for information has been launched, with anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen something, urged to come forward.

Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Grainger, Major Investigation Teams, said: “Jacqueline died as a result of a brutal attack in her home and her family are devastated by what has happened.

“We have a dedicated team of officers dealing with the case supported by local officers and specialist resources including forensic and search trained officers, carrying out a detailed search of her home and the local area.

“Officers have also been checking CCTV in and around the flats and in nearby streets and have been carrying out local enquiries, speaking to neighbours, residents and businesses to try to glean as much information as they can.

"However, we are still keen to hear from anyone who was in the area either later in the evening or night of Monday, April 5 or the early hours and in to the morning of Tuesday, April 6.

“If you have not yet spoken to police, and have information, no matter how insignificant it may seem to you, about the murder, then please contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 2388 of 6 April, 2021. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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