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Enquiries ongoing into murder of Elgin woman (32) as detectives issue appeal for information





POLICE are continuing to appeal for any dash cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage as well as any information which may provide vital clues into the murder of a 32-year-old woman in Elgin.

Officers remain on the scene today (November 20) as extensive enquiries are carried out. Picture: Beth Taylor
Officers remain on the scene today (November 20) as extensive enquiries are carried out. Picture: Beth Taylor

Officers were called to a property at Anderson Drive at around 7.20pm on November 16 where emergency services attended and a woman within the property was pronounced dead at the scene.

The woman is understood to be mother-of-two Kiesha Donaghy although she is yet to be formally identified.

Detectives launched a murder inquiry after a post mortem examination and confirmed today (November 20) that extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

The investigation is being led by Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team.

Officers were called to the property in New Elgin at around 7.20pm on November 16. Picture: Beth Taylor
Officers were called to the property in New Elgin at around 7.20pm on November 16. Picture: Beth Taylor

Detectives say they are doing everything they can to "trace the person responsible" and to give the woman's family the "answers they deserve".

Anyone with information is being encouraged to come forward to assist detectives with the investigation.

Detective Superintendent Lorna Ferguson said: "It’s imperative we find out exactly what happened to her and we have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation.

"I would like to reassure the local community that everything is being done to trace the person responsible and extensive enquiries remain ongoing.

"I am appealing to the public for help. I'm urging anyone who was in the area between 4.30pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 and 7.20pm on Thursday, November 16, 2023, and saw anything they believe may assist our investigation to get in touch.

"It may seem small or insignificant but it could be vital to help us establish what happened and to give the family the answers they deserve.

"We are also keen to speak to anyone who has dash cam footage, private CCTV or doorbell footage.

"There will be an increased police presence in the local area while we carry out extensive enquiries.

"Anyone with information or concerns can also speak to these officers."

The property remains cordoned off. Picture: Beth Taylor
The property remains cordoned off. Picture: Beth Taylor

Police Scotland can be contacted via 101, quoting reference 3250 of Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.




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