Police treat woman's death as murder in Renfrew cottage

Police in Scotland are investigating the death of a woman found at a remote cottage as murder, while the death of a man discovered alongside her remains unexplained. The bodies of Stacy Mair, 35, and Jim Mair, 43, were found by emergency services at a property on Corsliehill Road in Houston, Johnstone, on the morning of Monday, July 27.

Authorities were called to the scene at approximately 7:50 a.m. after receiving a report of concern for a person. A significant emergency response followed, including police, a police helicopter, and multiple ambulance teams. The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed it dispatched four special operations response teams, two ambulances, and a critical care team after receiving a call at 8:33 a.m. Following a post-mortem examination conducted on Tuesday, July 28, police announced they are treating Stacy Mair's death as murder. The death of Jim Mair continues to be treated as unexplained, pending the results of a post-mortem examination.

Detectives from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team are leading an extensive inquiry to establish the full circumstances. However, officials have stated there is currently nothing to suggest any third-party...