A man has admitted the rape and murder of 47-year-old Jill Barclay in Scotland. Ms Barclay’s body, which had been set on fire – was discovered in the Dyce area of Aberdeen in September, 2022.
Rhys Bennett, 23, of Ballingry, Fife, pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh, reported the Daily Record.
The victim, who worked for energy services company Petrofac, was described as a “deeply loved life partner, mother and daughter”.
Speaking at her funeral, her distraught partner of 20 years, who did not wish to be named, said she was his “soul mate, the love of his life”.
He added: “Jill lived a full and happy life, packing more into her 47 years than some do in an entire lifetime.”
“She was struck down in her prime, in an act of unimaginable cruelty.
“It is outrageous that a woman cannot walk home safely at night.”