A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire.
Ewan Methven, 26, made no plea to the murder charge when he appeared at a private hearing at Hamilton sheriff court on Wednesday.
The body of Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was found at a property on Glen Lee on Monday afternoon. It is believed police were called to the address after she failed to turn up for work on Monday morning.
DCI Susie Cairns of Lanarkshire CID said: “Phoenix’s family are obviously stunned and completely devastated by what has happened and we will continue to support them and those affected during this very distressing time.”
Friends said they would “never forget” their friendship in tributes for Spencer-Horn on social media. One said: “I am absolutely speechless. Phoenix you did not deserve this, how can this world be so cruel? RIP angel. A friendship I will never forget.”
Another said: “Gorgeous girl with her full life ahead of her. My thoughts are with her family and friends.”
A third said: “Completely devastated to hear about Phoenix. Sending all my love to her mum and family. Such a tragic loss.”
On Tuesday, in an unrelated case at Glasgow sheriff court, a second man appeared charged with the attempted murder of Sandie Butler.
James Paita, 40, made no plea to charges of assault to severe injury, danger of life and attempted murder.
Another man was charged with the murder of Butler at the beginning of November.
