Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for murdering his grandmother, Moray
A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of his grandmother in Forres, Moray.
Scott McCulloch, 26, pled guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh today (Friday, 19 May, 2023).
Patricia Bitters, 84, was found severely injured in her home in Oystercatcher Close, Forres, on Sunday, 28 August, 2022.
She was taken to Raigmore Hospital, where she died from her injuries on Saturday, 3 September, 2022.
Detective Inspector Martyn Thomson, Senior Investigating Officer, said: “This was a brutal and sustained attack on a woman who should have been safe in her own home.
"Patricia's family have been left absolutely devastated and our thoughts remain with them at this extremely difficult time.
"While this conviction can’t change what happened, I hope the outcome brings them at least a degree of closure.
"I would like to thank those who came forward with vital pieces of information that assisted with our inquiry.
"Violence like this has no place in our society and will continue to work closely with our partners to bring perpetrators to justice."
