Muirhouse man who killed partner in Edinburgh due to be sentenced

A man who killed his partner in Edinburgh after subjecting her to an horrific level violence is due to be sentenced today.
By Joe Cawthorn
Published 29th May 2019, 10:38 BST
Updated 29th May 2019, 10:43 BST

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Robert Douglas is due to be sentenced todayRobert Douglas is due to be sentenced today
Robert Douglas is due to be sentenced today

Robert Douglas (63) was found guilty of murdering Marie Walker at their home in Pennywell Road on August 6, 2018, at High Court in Livingston On April 11.

He is due to appear at the High Court in Edinburgh today (Wednesday) for sentencing.

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Officers were contacted after Marie's daughter raised concerns for her welfare and, after visiting the property, 61-year-old Marie was found dead within.

Douglas was also found injured and taken to hospital before later being charged with murder.

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