Lanarkshire man convicted in connection with the death of partner and brother

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A 47-year-old man has been convicted in connection with the death of his partner and his brother at separate addresses in Coatbridge.

Peter Duffy was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow on Friday.He will be sentenced at Edinburgh High Court on Friday, March 15.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The body of his brother, John Paul Duffy aged 51, was found at a flat in Coates Street in Coatbridge on Sunday, April 10, 2022, following a concern for person call to police.On Tuesday, April 12, as part of the enquiry into the death, the body of 26-year-old Emma Baillie was found in nearby Calder Street.Detective Inspector Campbell Jackson, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the families and friends of John Paul Duffy and Emma Baillie and I hope that the court result brings them some kind of comfort.“These were horrendous crimes and involved significant levels of violence in what amounted to sustained and horrific attacks.

Attempts were made to conceal both bodies.“In addition, Duffy used bank and debit cards owned by both the deceased and pretended to be his brother who was at that time already dead.“I would like to thank all officers involved and members of the public who assisted with our investigation.“Duffy took two lives, showing complete