Man convicted of murder in Glenrothes
A man has been convicted of murder following the death of 48-year-old Jane Fitzpatrick in Glenrothes.
Mark Campbell, 37, was found guilty on Tuesday, 13 June, 2023, following a trial at Edinburgh High Court.
He was also found guilty of a number of assaults and sexual offences against women in the Fife area, between 2003 and 2021.
The body of Jane Fitzpatrick was found within a car in the Cable Road area in Glenrothes on Monday, 9 August, 2021.
Detective Inspector Scott Roxburgh said: “This was an extremely violent attack that has left Jane’s family devastated and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.
“Campbell will now have to face the consequences of his actions.
“I would like to thank Jane’s family, friends and those in the wider community who helped officers during this enquiry.
"Violence like this has no place in our society and Police Scotland will continue to work closely with the public and our partners to bring perpetrators to justice."
Mark Campbell is due to be sentenced at Stirling High Court on Thursday, 20 July, 2023.