Pair accused of murdering mum-of-three and trying to kill man on same street

Two men are to stand trial charged with the murder of a woman.

James McCrindle, 54, and James Paita, 41, are accused of attacking Sandie Butler in a street in Glasgow’s Townhead last October 29.

The killing charge includes an allegation that the 40-year-old was pushed amid claims there was also a struggle and that she was struck on the body with a knife or similar weapon.

McCrindle and Paita face a separate accusation of attempting to murder a man in that street on the same date.

The case called for a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow, where defence lawyers pleaded not guilty on their behalf.

A trial was set and is scheduled to begin in November 2026.

Previous media reports stated Sandie was a mother of three. She was originally from Perth and had links to Pitlochry and Inverness.

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