Man sentenced to life in jail for murder of partner in Aberdeen

A 44-year-old man has been handed a life sentence for the murder of his partner in Aberdeen.

Jacqueline Kerr, 54, was found with a number of serious injuries at a property on Sunnyside Road on on January 16 2023.

Christopher Cook was arrested in connection with her death on the same day and later pleaded guilty to her murder on October 5.

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, a judge sentenced him to life imprisonment with a minimum of 20 years.

Detective Inspector James Callander, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Christopher Cook will now face the consequences of his actions and whilst this cannot change what he did to Jacqueline, I hope this will bring some closure for her family.”

Last month, Jacqueline’s family said: “Jaqueline was the light of our lives. She was so loved by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

“The day our sister’s life was taken was the day part of our lives were taken too. We will never truly heal from the pain.

“We have young grandkids asking where their aunt is. Those who Jacqueline worked with and supported, unable to understand why she no longer comes to work.

“We wouldn’t wish this on anybody.

“Thank you to all those involved in the investigation.

“Please respect our privacy at this time and allow us to grieve and heal as a family.”