"I did it"- court hears murder accused allegedly admitted killing sister in Troon
Lynette and Shayla Greenop have pleaded not guilty to murdering Sharon, 46
Last updated 19th Apr 2018
A woman charged with killing her sister in Troon allegedly claimed she “did it”, a jury heard.
Lynnette Greenop was said to have made the remark after an ex-neighbour found court paperwork about the accusation.
The evidence was heard at the High Court in Glasgow.
Lynnette, 40, is accused of killing Sharon Greenop along with the 46 year-old's daughter Shayla Greenop at their home in Troon.
It is claimed the mum was assaulted on various occasions between September 8 and November 10 2016.
Lynnette's former neighbour Martin Hamilton told how they once lived beside each other in Ayr.
She claimed she was staying there in December 2016 due to a “domestic” incident with an ex-boyfriend.
Mr Hamilton briefly moved in to Lynnette's flat at one point.
The 39 year-old told the jury he later found an “indictment” in connection with the murder allegation.
He said he discovered documents while making a cup of tea.
The pair were later together with Mr Hamilton's friend John Buchanan at Lynnette's flat.
Mr Hamilton believed she and Mr Buchanan were in a relationship at the time.
The witness said he remembered trying to let his friend “realise the severity of what it was and who he was with”.
Mr Hamilton added he wanted Lynnette to “explain to John the circumstances”.
Lynnette then allegedly responded with: “Aye, I did it...aye, I did it.”
Prosecutor Ashley Edwards QC asked: “What did you understand she meant?”
Mr Hamilton: “That she murdered her sister.”
Miss Edwards also put to him: “You had read something – did you explain what you had read?”
The witness: “Yes. I asked: 'Did you murder your sister?'.”
Lynnette's QC Frances McMenamin later said to Mr Hamilton that she “denies admitting anything to you”.
Miss McMenamin went on: “She was angry and she said: 'If you believe I murdered my sister, you will believe anything. Get out'.”
The witness: “That is not how it happened.”
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.