Sister and daughter of Troon woman plead not guilty to her murder
Sharon Greenop's body lay in her house for months after her death
Last updated 9th Nov 2017
The sister and daughter of a Troon woman are to stand trial accused of her murder.
39-year-old Lynnette Greenop and Shayla Greenop, who’s 19, faced the allegations during a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow.
The pair are charged with killing Sharon Greenop at the home they all shared in Troon, South Ayrshire.
The murder accusation claims the 46 year-old was assaulted on various occasions between September 8 and November 10 2016.
This includes allegations 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.
A fraud charge then alleges the pair burned scented candles to “conceal the smell emanating” from the “decomposing body”.
Windows and doors were also kept open, it is claimed.
Police are said to have been told that Sharon was “unwell” and “resting in bed”.
Other callers were allegedly prevented from seeing the mum and attempts were apparently made to clean up blood.
The charge further states £386 a week in benefits were claimed despite Sharon being dead.
It is also said Sharon's bank card was further used to withdraw cash from her account.
The duo face an earlier breach of the peace charge.
This includes claims “offensive remarks” were made at Sharon, pets were “mistreated” and items thrown at carers.
The indictment states offensive “slogans” were directed at Sharon and images of a “sexual nature” drawn on walls at the house.
Lynnette Greenop further faces separate accusations of assault, theft and a charge of claiming “Carer's Allowance” when she was not entitled to.
Both women – who now live at separate addresses in Ayr– pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
Lord Beckett set a trial due to begin next March, which could last up to 17 days. The duo had their bail continued meantime.