Woman goes on trial accused of man's murder
Police ScotlandA woman has gone on trial accused of murdering a man in Aberdeen.
Elizabeth Ann Sweeney, 36, is charged with killing Neil Jolly in Marischal Court in June 2023.
It is alleged the 49-year-old was punched as well as being repeatedly struck on the head and body with a kettle or unknown implement.
At the High Court in Aberdeen, Ms Sweeney lodged a special defence of self defence.
The incident is alleged to have happened between 22 and 26 June 2023.
Ms Sweeney is also accused of attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
It is alleged she dragged or pushed Mr Jolly into a shower, washed his clothed body and then covered him up in a duvet.
Ms Sweeney is also said to have tried to clean a kettle allegedly used, as well as clothing and shoes she was wearing at the time.
The indictment states this was all in an attempt to destroy evidence and avoid arrest.
Ms Sweeney faces another charge that she previously assaulted Mr Jolly at an unknown location in Aberdeen by punching him on the head and body.
This was said to be between 1 and 26 June 2023.
She denies all the charges against her.
The trial, before Judge Miller, is expected to last about seven days.