Aberdeen thug admits brutal murder of suffering partner
Christopher Cook carried out an horrific attack on Jacqueline Kerr in January
An Aberdeen man who savagely beat his on-off partner to death has admitted murder at the city’s High Court.
Christopher Cook, 44, viciously beat 54-year-old Jacqueline Kerr on January 16 this year at her home in Sunnyside Road and she died from her injuries.
He was apprehended that day and today pleaded guilty to the killing. He will be sentenced later.
Jacqueline’s family said in a statement: “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.
Respect our privacy
“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.”
Detective Inspector James Callander, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigations Team, said: “Jacqueline Kerr was subjected to a brutal attack in her own home by Christopher Cook.
“He has now admitted responsibility for his violent behaviour, which resulted in the death of Jacqueline.
“While it cannot change what happened, I hope this outcome in court leads to some closure for Jacqueline’s family.”