Woman admits murdering Susan Turner who was allegedly stabbed with scissors and hit by machete in Ayr

A suspect on trial for murdering a woman has admitted killing her.

Michelle Ramage had been accused, along with her then-partner Jason Bell, 51, and Ryan Hill, 27, of attacking 41-year-old Susan Turner at a flat in Ayr on March 25 and 26, 2023.

The 43-year-old’s KC Tony Lenehan told jurors at the High Court in Glasgow that she was now pleading guilty to the murder charge.

Prosecutor Chris McKenna then stated: “The Crown accepts that plea and moves for sentence in relation to Michelle Ramage.”

The sentencing of Ramage was initially adjourned until next week.

Bell and Hill remain on trial also charged with involvement in Ms Turner’s murder.

Lord Mulholland said to the jury: “The fact she had pleaded guilty to the charge of murder and it having been accepted has no bearing whatsoever in relation to the case of anyone else – in particular the two accused.

“Her admission of guilt in respect of the charge is not evidence against any of the other accused.”

The trial was adjourned until Monday, and no further evidence was heard.

The murder charge includes claims Ms Turner was punched, kicked, had her hair pulled out, and a cord tightened around her neck.

It is further alleged she had her clothes removed, and was struck and stabbed with scissors as well as being hit with mugs, a machete, a bat, a golf club, a chain and a radio.

The murder is said to have occurred at Bell’s home in Nursery Hall in Ayr.

Ms Turner lived near to him at the time.

The trial continues.