BBCA woman accused of using a kettle to beat a man at a high rise block in Aberdeen has been found guilty of murder.
Elizabeth Ann Sweeney, 36, had denied murdering Neil Jolly in Marischal Court in June 2023.
The 49-year-old was said to have been punched as well as being repeatedly struck on the head and body with a kettle or unknown implement.
At the High Court in Aberdeen, the jury returned a unanimous murder verdict after a 10-day trial.
Sweeney cried as she was led away from the dock.
Police ScotlandThe trial had heard that police officers discovered Mr Jolly’s body at the flat in the Castlegate area of the city after Sweeney had phoned them on 26 June 2023.
Prosecutors claimed she had beaten him about the head and body with a kettle. Sweeney had lodged a special defence of self defence.
Sentencing was deferred until 3 March for reports, before Judge Andrew Miller decides the minimum term she must spend in prison as part of a life sentence.
Sweeney was acquitted of other charges during the trial, including attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
Det Insp William Murdoch of Police Scotland said: “We acknowledge this conviction at court today and our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Neil Jolly at what continues to be a difficult time for them.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the local community and wider public for their assistance during this investigation.”
