Court hears murder accused "laughed" at suggestion she'd assaulted her sister
Lynette and Shayla Greenop deny murdering Sharon, 46
Last updated 11th Apr 2018
A court’s head a Troon woman “laughed” at allegations she assaulted the sister she is accused of killing.
Lynnette Greenop was said to have found the claims involving Sharon Greenop “funny”.
The jury at the High Court in Glasgow was also told Sharon remarked she did not want Lynnette “near her”.
The 40 year-old and Sharon's daughter Shayla Greenop, 20, are accused of murdering the mum at their home in Troon, South Ayrshire.
It is claimed the 46 year-old was assaulted on various occasions between September 8 and November 10 2016.
Chloe Craig – who was a friend of Shayla – has been giving evidence.
She said “from the second” she met Shayla in 2011 they were like “sisters”.
Chloe often stayed overnight at the house in Troon. She soon became aware Sharon was disabled and needed caring for.
Prosecutor Ashley Edwards QC asked the 19 year-old about visits to the house in 2016.
Chloe claimed she spotted Sharon with a black eye – but the mum said she got it from pulling a plug from a sink.
The witness recalled then having a conversation with Shayla about the injury – and she “thought” Lynnette was responsible.
It was claimed Lynnette was “not bothered” that it may be known she allegedly hit Sharon.
The advocate depute asked Chloe what Lynnette's “demeanour” was like at the time.
She replied: “She was laughing about it.”
Miss Edwards: “As well as laughing, was she giving any other impression?”
Chloe: “No, she just seemed to find it funny.”
The teenager recalled another occasion when Sharon was in bed and she started crying.
Chloe told the jury: “She said she did not want to be there and did not want Lynnette near her.”
The murder charge alleges Sharon was repeatedly struck with “object or objects” and had her neck compressed.
It is said injuries were also inflicted “by means unknown” and that there was a failure to obtain medical help.
Sharon is stated to have been so severely hurt that she died.
The two accused – who both live in Ayr, South Ayrshire – deny all charges.
The trial, before Lady Carmichael, continues.