Man remanded over murder of woman found dead in Aberdeen flat
A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a flat in Aberdeen.
The woman's body was found at the property in the city's Union Terrace on Friday afternoon.
Police Scotland said it is strongly believed to be 37-year-old Jessica McGraa, from London, but formal identification is yet to take place.
Bala Wadzani Chinda, 25, from Aberdeen, made no plea or declaration when he appeared at the city's sheriff court charged with murder and theft.
He was remanded in custody ahead of a further expected court appearance next week and the case was committed for further examination.
Detective Superintendent David McLaren is appealing for anyone who saw or spoke to Ms McGraa in the days before her death to contact the force.
He said: "In particular, I am appealing for anyone who was in Jessica's company or who spoke to her on Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th or Friday 12th February to come forward as a matter of urgency. Piecing together the events leading up to her body being discovered on Friday afternoon is crucial to our investigation.
"Jessica is also believed to have sometimes used the name Bianca so this may be a name that people are more familiar with.
"Although a man has been arrested and charged we continue to gather evidence and would appeal for anyone who has information to contact us.''