A whole lot of locals got here collectively in Aberdeen final night time to carry a candle-light vigil in reminiscence of alleged homicide sufferer Jill Barclay.
Jill's physique was discovered at an handle at Stoneywood Highway in Dyce at round 3.30am on Saturday, September 17. Cops confirmed yesterday that Rhys Bennett, 22, has been charged in reference to the homicide and making an attempt to defeat the ends of justice. He has been remanded in custody and is predicted to reappear throughout the subsequent eight days for an additional listening to.
The vigil will proceed tonight when the native Dyce Parish Church will open its doorways at 8-9pm to permit locals to come back in and lightweight a candle.
Police tape nonetheless cordoned off the realm final night time however candles, flowers and footage have been laid on the scene as locals turned out to pay their respects to the 'superb' 47-year-old.
Many native residents paid tribute to Jill on a neighborhood web page after the vigil final night time.
One girl stated: "What a wonderful prove for such an incredible girl. Jill, you'll ceaselessly be within the hearts of the Dyce and Stoneywood neighborhood."
One other girl stated: "I laid flowers at this time, I didn’t know Jill however I'm completely devastated for her household, mates and family members."
One commented: "That is actually pretty to see. I shall be going tomorrow however she stays in my ideas each second of the day."
And a girl added: "It's actually unbelievable to see the neighborhood come collectively for Jill and her pretty household."
We beforehand advised how after the physique was formally recognized, the mum-of-two’s household issued a heartbreaking assertion by way of Police Scotland.
They stated: “Jill was a deeply beloved life companion, mom and daughter. We'd now recognize being left in peace to grieve privately.”
Two of her devastated buddies have now arrange a fundraising web page to assist cowl the prices of her funeral. An announcement on the GoFundMe web page learn: “Jill was a a lot beloved companion, daughter, a guardian of two, the most effective buddy, a kickboxing ninja , a raver - a human with a coronary heart of gold and true to the core.
“In gentle of Jill, she beloved to occasion, when we've got hit our milestone goal we can have a - ‘Rave it like your Jill’ occasion right here in Stoneywood. On this darkish time let’s come collectively as one as a neighborhood and lift as a lot funds as we presumably can for her lovely household.”
Detective Superintendent Andrew Patrick, of Police Scotland’s Main Investigation Staff, stated following Ms Barclay's demise: "Our ideas are very a lot with Jill’s household and mates at what's a really tough time for them.
"Now we have a devoted staff of officers within the space engaged on this investigation and I want to reassure the neighborhood that they will communicate to them if they've any issues."
To donate to the fundraiser in Jill's reminiscence, go to right here.
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