Police have formally identified the body of a man pulled from Mugdock Reservoir during the search for the 'killer' of pregnant teacher Marelle Sturrock.
David Yates was being hunted by cops after his partner and her unborn baby were found dead at their home in Jura Street, Glasgow, on Tuesday. The 36-year-old’s car, a white Seat Ateca, was found abandoned at the beauty spot on Tuesday sparking a major manhunt.
A body was found by police on Thursday afternoon. It has now been formally identified as being Yates. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
A statement from Police Scotland said: “The body of a man recovered yesterday following searches of Mugdock Reservoir has now been formally identified as 36-year-old David Yates. His death is not being treated as suspicious.
“Yates was wanted in connection with the murder of his partner Marelle Sturrock. The 35-year-old was found dead at her home on Jura Street, Glasgow on Tuesday, 25 April, 2023.
“An investigation remains ongoing, however, there is nothing to suggest anyone else was involved in her death.
“Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course. Officers continue to provide specialist support to both families at this incredibly difficult time.”
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