Heartbreaking final pic of pregnant teacher, 35, as she smiles while out for pizza with friends hours before death
A HEARTBREAKING final picture of a heavily pregnant teacher was shared just hours before she was found dead in a Glasgow home.
The body of 35-year-old Marelle Sturrock, from Wick, Caithness, was tragically found inside a property on Tuesday morning.
Police were called to Jura Street in the Craigton area of the city at about 8.40am following the discovery.
Marelle was a beloved primary school teacher and had moved to the city as an aspiring actress and singer.
She lived with her fiance David Yates. It’s understood the pair got engaged in 2015.
And just hours before she died, Marelle was seen out enjoying a dinner with friends.
She shared the last photo on social media the night before her sudden death.
Marelle was seen smiling in the photo as she enjoyed pizza with the small group.
Cops said her death is being treated as unexplained as they launched their investigation.
Officers have also been carrying out extensive searches of Mugdock Country Park, near Glasgow, in relation to a missing person in the area.
Detectives confirmed the death of the mum-to-be is being treated as linked to the missing person search.
And a police presence remains at both locations as enquiries continue.
Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to the Glasgow school teacher on social media since the tragic news of her death.
One person wrote: “My daughter’s favourite teacher from primary school, such a kind and wonderful teacher. So sad. My love to all the family and all the staff at Sandwood Primary.”
Another said: “She taught our children picked them up when they fell encouraged them and taught them to believe in themselves, It’s devastating she never got the chance to do the same with her own wee baby.”
And a third wrote: “That’s what kills us as mothers we know she’s would have been the best mum in the world.
“The love she’s had for our kids. Can’t imagine what the family going through.”
While a fourth posted: “Absolutely heartbreaking, the loss of two precious lives.”
Detective Chief Inspector Cheryl Kelly said: “We were made aware of concern for a woman at a property on Jura Street in Glasgow shortly after 8.40am on Tuesday, 25 April.
“Officers attended and the body of a 35-year-old woman was found within.
“Her death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing.
“Officers have been carrying out extensive searches of Mugdock Country Park in relation to a missing person in the area.
“This is being treated as linked to the death at Jura Street and enquiries remain ongoing.
“Our thoughts are very much with everyone affected by this tragic incident.”
The detective said police did not believe there to be a wider risk to the public but said a force presence would remain at both locations.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0904 of 25 April.
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