Man pleads guilty to murder of woman in Aberdeen

A 44-year-old man's pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman in Aberdeen.

54-year-old Jacqueline Kerr was found with several serious injuries at a property on Sunnyside Road on January 16. She died at the scene.

Christopher Cook was arrested the same day and admitted to killing her at the High Court in Aberdeen today (October 5).

He will be sentenced at a later date.

(image above shows Christopher Cook)

In a statement through Police Scotland Jacqueline's family said: “Jaqueline was the light of our lives. She was so loved by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. 

“The day our sister’s life was taken was the day part of our lives were taken too. We will never truly heal from the pain. 

“We have young grandkids asking where their aunt is. Those who Jacqueline worked with and supported, unable to understand why she no longer comes to work.

“We wouldn’t wish this on anybody. 

“Thank you to all those involved in the investigation.

“Please respect our privacy at this time and allow us to grieve and heal as a family.”

Detective Inspector James Callander, of Police Scotland’s major investigations team, said: “Jacqueline Kerr was subjected to a brutal attack in her own home by Christopher Cook.

“He has now admitted responsibility for his violent behaviour, which resulted in the death of Jacqueline.

“While it cannot change what happened, I hope this outcome in court leads to some closure for Jacqueline’s family.”