Woman accused of Susan Turner murder in Ayr changes plea to guilty
Michelle Ramage informed the jury of her decision on Friday, with co-accused Jason Bell and Ryan Hill remaining on trial for murder
One of the three people accused of murdering a woman at a flat in Ayr has admitted killing her.
Michelle Ramage had been on trial, alongside her former partner Jason Bell, 51, and 27-year-old Ryan Hill, accused of attacking 41-year-old Susan Turner at a flat on nursery Hall between March 25th and 26th 2023.
Jury informed Michelle Ramage is now pleading guilty
On Friday at the High Court in Glasgow 43-year-old Ramage changed her plea for the murder charge to guilty.
After Ramage’s KC Tony Lenehan informed jurors of her decision, prosecutor Chris McKenna then stated: "The Crown accepts that plea and moves for sentence in relation to Michelle Ramage."
The sentencing of Ramage was initially adjourned until next week.
Bell and Hill remain on trial also charged with involvement in Miss Turner's murder.
Lord Mulholland told the jury: "The fact she had pleaded guilty to the charge of murder and it having been accepted has no bearing whatsoever in relation to the case of anyone else - in particular the two accused.
Guilty plea does not change case against co-accused
"Her admission of guilt in respect of the charge is not evidence against any of the other accused."
The trial was adjourned until Monday with no further evidence heard on Friday.
The murder charge includes claims Miss Turner was punched, kicked, had her hair pulled out and a cord tightened around her neck.
It is further alleged she had clothes removed, struck and stabbed with scissors as well as being hit with mugs, a machete, a bat, a golf club, chain and radio.
The murder is said to have occurred at Bell's home in Nursery Hall in Ayr.
Miss Turner lived near to him at the time.
The trial continues.
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