Woman's death treated as murder after couple found dead in Renfrewshire
Police in Renfrewshire, Scotland, have launched a murder investigation following the death of 35-year-old Stacy Mair. Her body was discovered alongside a 43-year-old man, whose death is currently being treated as unexplained.
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The incident has caused significant concern within the local community and triggered a major police investigation.
Police launch murder investigation after the death of Stacy Mair, 35, found alongside the body of a 43-year-old man in Houston
Facebook X / Twitter Copy Link Posted in Police Scotland Renfrewshire Last updated Jul 29th, 2026 at 00:12 The death of a 35-year-old woman in Renfrewshire is being treated as murder.
Stacy Mair, 35, was found dead alongside a 43-year-old man when emergency services were called to the Corsliehill Road area of Houston after a report of concern for a person at around 7.40am on Monday.
Following a post-mortem examination, police said Stacy’s death is being treated as murder.
The death of the 43-year-old man continues to be treated as unexplained pending the results of a post-mortem examination, which will take place in due course.
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