{"id":716667,"date":"2026-07-29T04:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T04:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/716667\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T04:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T04:56:14","slug":"womans-death-treated-as-murder-after-couple-found-dead-in-renfrewshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/716667\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman’s death treated as murder after couple found dead in Renfrewshire"},"content":{"rendered":"

The death of a 35-year-old woman in Renfrewshire is being treated as murder.<\/p>\n

Stacy Mair, 35, was found dead alongside a 43-year-old man when emergency services were called to the Corsliehill Road area of Houston after a report of concern for a person at around 7.40am on Monday.<\/p>\n

Following a post-mortem examination, police said Stacy\u2019s death is being treated as murder.<\/p>\n

The death of the 43-year-old man continues to be treated as unexplained pending the results of a post-mortem examination, which will take place in due course.<\/p>\n

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Detectives from Police Scotland\u2019s Major Investigation Team, as well as officers from the local policing division, continue to carry out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances.<\/p>\n

Police said that at this time, there is nothing to suggest anyone else is involved or any risk to the public.<\/p>\n

Detective Chief Inspector Laura Young, of the Major Investigation Team, said: \u201cOur thoughts remain with the families of those affected by this incident.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are understandably devastated, and we are providing them with support through specialist officers at this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n

\"MurderSTV NewsMurder inquiry launched following death of 35-year-old Stacy Mair STV News<\/p>\n

Chief Inspector Iain Farmer said: \u201cThis is a deeply upsetting incident for the families involved, and the impact is felt right across the local community.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am grateful for the support we have received as we complete our essential enquires to ensure the families and local residents get the answers they need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anyone with concerns or information can contact Police Scotland via 101.<\/p>\n

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