Moray mum Kiesha Donaghy's alleged killer set for murder trial in Edinburgh

A man is to stand trial charged with the murder of a mother-of-two in her own home.

Owen Grant, 42, is accused of fatally attacking Lucretia Donaghy - known as Kiesha - at the property on Anderson Drive in New Elgin on November 15 last year.

Prosecutors claim the 32 year-old was repeatedly struck on the head and body "with an unknown object".

The case called for a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow yesterday (Monday).

A trial in Edinburgh is set to held in May next year.

Iain Paterson KC, defending, said: "This is a single charge of murder and he pleads not guilty.

"We are effectively ready to proceed to trial."

Prosecutor Christopher Wilson said the Crown was also content for a trial be set.

Lord Arthurson asked Mr Wilson if jurors were likely to see any ‘distressing footage’ as part of the evidence.

The advocate depute said, if there was, it would come in the form of still photos rather than video clips.

The case could last around 10 days.