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Scottish Sun
14 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Family of tragic Phoenix Spencer-Horn raise thousands for Women's Aid days after killer admits horrific murder
LASTING LEGACY Family of tragic Phoenix Spencer-Horn raise thousands for Women's Aid days after killer admits horrific murder THE FAMILY of a young woman who was brutally murdered by her boyfriend have been thanked for raising thousands to support Women's Aid. Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was savagely attacked in a flat she shared with Ewan Methven in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire. Advertisement 3 Phoenix Spencer-Horn was murdered by her boyfriend Credit: Facebook 3 Evil Ewan Methven admitted the brutal killing Credit: PA She was strangled and repeatedly stabbed before evil Methven severed her head and attempted to dismember her body. Her heartbroken relatives and friends raised money for Women's Aid services and help others across Scotland. The Glasgow branch of the charity thanked her loved ones and said she will never be forgotten. Glasgow Women's Aid said: "Phoenix Spencer‑Horn was only 21 when her life was taken. Brutally murdered in the flat she shared in East Kilbride on 18 November 2024. Advertisement "Her partner, Ewan Methven, has admitted to the savage and brutal killing: stabbing her, strangling her, then dismembering her body, attempting to conceal his crime. "Now her family and friends are left grieving and living with something unimaginably evil. "In the middle of heartbreak, they've raised thousands of pounds for Women's Aid services, not just here in Glasgow, but across Scotland. "Her name, Phoenix, now stands for more than loss. It stands for action. For change. For refusing to let her story end in silence. Advertisement "This is what it means to rise from the ashes. To take this devastating crime and use it to protect others." They added: "Phoenix should still be here. But her legacy is one that's lifting others up, and that matters. Turning pain into action. Refusing to let her name be forgotten. The explosive detail that could tie Costa Del Sol assassination to Daniel clan amid fears of revenge "Glasgow Women's Aid sends our love, support and thanks to Phoenix's family and friends." Methven pled guilty to murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice at the High Court in Glasgow earlier this week. Advertisement The court heard he choked Phoenix, of Strathaven, before severing her head and trying to remove her limbs and torso from her body. Earlier that day, Methven, who worked as a postman, had complained her waitress shifts at the Strathaven hotel made him 'lonely'. He then covered up the killing for two days and messaged her mum in a bid to make it seem like her daughter was still alive. Methven spent the weekend driving her Corsa, scrolling through her phone and searching 170 times for internet pornography as well as making several attempts to buy cocaine. Advertisement The killer claimed that the murder happened during a psychotic episode induced by cocaine, alcohol and steroids. Phoenix's mum Alison Spencer later said the family had been left 'shattered' and would remain 'broken forever' over their loss. Methven, of East Kilbride, will be sentenced next month. 3 Phoenix's family have raised thousands for Women's Aid Credit: Facebook
South Wales Guardian
3 days ago
- South Wales Guardian
Man admits murdering and beheading girlfriend
Ewan Methven, now 27, murdered Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, in the home they shared on November 16 last year, after the couple ordered a takeaway to their flat in Glen Lee, East Kilbride, on a Saturday night. Earlier that day, Methven, who worked as a postman for Royal Mail, had complained to his girlfriend that her waitress shifts made him 'lonely', and she had exchanged messages with her mother, Alison Spencer, at around 9.37pm, saying they were eating dinner. The couple had been together for two years and met at a family party, the High Court in Glasgow was told. At around midnight on the Saturday, Methven attacked Miss Spencer-Horn with three knives, stabbing her 20 times, before mutilating her body and severing her head with three knives, the court heard. He spent the weekend driving Miss Spencer-Horn's red Corsa, scrolling through her phone and searching for internet pornography, as well as making several attempts to buy cocaine, according to prosecutors. Prosecutor Christopher McKenna said: 'The accused murdered his girlfriend, Phoenix Spencer-Horn, in the top-floor flat they shared. Late on Saturday November 16, he strangled her and stabbed her. He dialled 999, but not until November 18. 'Her mutilated and decapitated body was discovered only on November 18.' The court heard Miss Spencer-Horn had seen her mother the day before and had been in good spirits at work the day she was murdered. Mr McKenna said: 'The police recovered texts between the accused and Phoenix, he complained of feeling lonely because of the hours she worked and he apologised.' The court heard a food order was placed around 8pm and Methven 'did not appear to be drunk or under the influence by the delivery driver', however in a 999 call he claimed the murder happened when he had a psychotic episode induced by cocaine, alcohol and steroids. On Tuesday, Methven pleaded guilty to murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice at the High Court in Glasgow. Mr McKenna said: 'Around midnight, downstairs neighbours heard footsteps and increased activities. 'At around that time, or shortly after midnight, the accused attacked Phoenix, compressing her neck and repeated stabbing her.' He told the court at around 2.40am, Methven messaged a drug dealer to seek drugs, and sent similar messages the following day and in the early hours of November 18. He also exchanged messages with Miss Spencer-Horn's mother, claiming the couple had been 'drunk' and that her daughter was asleep, the court heard. Methven said in one text: 'Hey, Phe isn't up yet, I'll get her to text you when she is x.' Prosecutor Mr McKenna said: 'In the early hours of that morning, between texting Alison, the accused looked for pornography on his phone. 'The accused, using Phoenix's phone, pretended to be her in messages to Alison.' One message sent from the victim's phone read: 'Hey, sorry just woke up xxx.' On November 18, Miss Spencer-Horn was absent from work and could not be contacted. Around midday, Methven made a 999 call and told an operator: 'I had a psychotic break and killed my wife.' He said: 'We were messing about, I take steroids and was taking cocaine and alcohol, I think there was something else in it… it was f****** horrible.' He was transferred to a senior police officer, and said: 'I just want to go to jail,' and added: 'I'm not violent. I have been out my face, I can't remember what happened. I have been driving about all weekend.' Emergency services discovered Miss Spencer-Horn's mutilated body hidden under a towel. Methven admitted attempting to remove the limbs and torso from her body with a knife or other instrument. Pathologists believe Miss Spencer-Horn may have been attacked in the bathroom before being dragged into the hall, but a bloodied knife was also found in the bedroom, the court heard. A post-mortem examination on November 19 established the cause of death as a stab wound to the chest. Defending, Tony Graham KC said Methven had wanted to plead guilty to 'provide closure'. Mr Graham added: 'Those related to Phoenix, those who were her friends, and society at large, are likely to regard him as the personification of evil. 'He knows those who are related to Phoenix will never forgive him, as he will never forgive himself. 'He can't provide an explanation.' Judge Lord Matthews said: 'You pleaded guilty to an appalling crime, the only punishment for which is life imprisonment.' Sentencing will take place on July 14. Detective Chief Inspector Susie Cairns said: 'My thoughts remain with Phoenix's family and friends as they continue to try to come to terms with what happened. 'Methven now faces the consequences of his actions. 'Violence such as this is never acceptable in our communities, and we will work tirelessly to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.'
ITV News
3 days ago
- ITV News
Scottish postman admits brutally murdering girlfriend
A man has admitted murdering and decapitating his 21-year-old girlfriend before texting her mother pretending to be her. Ewan Methven, now 27, murdered Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, in the home they shared on November 16 last year, after the couple ordered a takeaway to their flat in Glen Lee, East Kilbride, on a Saturday night. Earlier that day, Methven, who worked as a postman for Royal Mail, had complained to his girlfriend that her waitress shifts made him 'lonely', and she had exchanged messages with her mother, Alison Spencer, at around 9.37pm, saying they were eating dinner. The couple had been together for two years and met at a family party, the High Court in Glasgow was told. At around midnight on the Saturday, Methven attacked Miss Spencer-Horn with three knives, stabbing her 20 times, before mutilating her body and severing her head with three knives, the court heard. He spent the weekend driving Miss Spencer-Horn's red Corsa, scrolling through her phone and searching for internet pornography, as well as making several attempts to buy cocaine, the court heard. Prosecutors revealed he dialled 999 on November 18, two days after he attacked Ms Spencer-Horn. The court heard Ms Spencer-Horn had seen her mother the day before and had been in good spirits at work the day she was murdered. The court heard a food order was placed around 8pm and Methven 'did not appear to be drunk or under the influence by the delivery driver', however in a 999 call he claimed the murder happened when he had a psychotic episode induced by cocaine, alcohol and steroids. On Tuesday, Methven pleaded guilty to murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice at the High Court in Glasgow. Prosecutor Christopher McKenna told the court at around 2.40am, Methven messaged a drug dealer to seek drugs, and sent similar messages the following day and in the early hours of November 18. He also exchanged messages with Ms Spencer-Horn's mother, claiming the couple had been 'drunk' and that her daughter was asleep, the court heard. Methven said in one text: 'Hey, Phe isn't up yet, I'll get her to text you when she is x.' On November 18, Ms Spencer-Horn was absent from work and could not be contacted. Around midday, Methven made a 999 call and told an operator: 'I had a psychotic break and killed my wife.' He said: 'We were messing about, I take steroids and was taking cocaine and alcohol, I think there was something else in it… it was f****** horrible.' He was transferred to a senior police officer, and said: 'I just want to go to jail,' and added: 'I'm not violent. I have been out my face, I can't remember what happened. I have been driving about all weekend.' Emergency services discovered Ms Spencer-Horn's mutilated body hidden under a towel. Methven admitted attempting to remove the limbs and torso from her body with a knife or other instrument. Pathologists believe Ms Spencer-Horn may have been attacked in the bathroom before being dragged into the hall, but a bloodied knife was also found in the bedroom, the court heard. Defending, Tony Graham KC said Methven had wanted to plead guilty to 'provide closure'. Mr Graham added: 'Those related to Phoenix, those who were her friends, and society at large, are likely to regard him as the personification of evil. 'He knows those who are related to Phoenix will never forgive him, as he will never forgive himself.'He can't provide an explanation." Judge Lord Matthews said: 'You pleaded guilty to an appalling crime, the only punishment for which is life imprisonment.' Sentencing will take place on July 14.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Leader Live
Man admits murdering and beheading girlfriend
Ewan Methven, now 27, murdered Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, in the home they shared on November 16 last year, after the couple ordered a takeaway to their flat in Glen Lee, East Kilbride, on a Saturday night. Earlier that day, Methven, who worked as a postman for Royal Mail, had complained to his girlfriend that her waitress shifts made him 'lonely', and she had exchanged messages with her mother, Alison Spencer, at around 9.37pm, saying they were eating dinner. The couple had been together for two years and met at a family party, the High Court in Glasgow was told. At around midnight on the Saturday, Methven attacked Miss Spencer-Horn with three knives, stabbing her 20 times, before mutilating her body and severing her head with three knives, the court heard. He spent the weekend driving Miss Spencer-Horn's red Corsa, scrolling through her phone and searching for internet pornography, as well as making several attempts to buy cocaine, according to prosecutors. Prosecutor Christopher McKenna said: 'The accused murdered his girlfriend, Phoenix Spencer-Horn, in the top-floor flat they shared. Late on Saturday November 16, he strangled her and stabbed her. He dialled 999, but not until November 18. 'Her mutilated and decapitated body was discovered only on November 18.' The court heard Miss Spencer-Horn had seen her mother the day before and had been in good spirits at work the day she was murdered. Mr McKenna said: 'The police recovered texts between the accused and Phoenix, he complained of feeling lonely because of the hours she worked and he apologised.' The court heard a food order was placed around 8pm and Methven 'did not appear to be drunk or under the influence by the delivery driver', however in a 999 call he claimed the murder happened when he had a psychotic episode induced by cocaine, alcohol and steroids. On Tuesday, Methven pleaded guilty to murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice at the High Court in Glasgow. Mr McKenna said: 'Around midnight, downstairs neighbours heard footsteps and increased activities. 'At around that time, or shortly after midnight, the accused attacked Phoenix, compressing her neck and repeated stabbing her.' He told the court at around 2.40am, Methven messaged a drug dealer to seek drugs, and sent similar messages the following day and in the early hours of November 18. He also exchanged messages with Miss Spencer-Horn's mother, claiming the couple had been 'drunk' and that her daughter was asleep, the court heard. Methven said in one text: 'Hey, Phe isn't up yet, I'll get her to text you when she is x.' Prosecutor Mr McKenna said: 'In the early hours of that morning, between texting Alison, the accused looked for pornography on his phone. 'The accused, using Phoenix's phone, pretended to be her in messages to Alison.' One message sent from the victim's phone read: 'Hey, sorry just woke up xxx.' On November 18, Miss Spencer-Horn was absent from work and could not be contacted. Around midday, Methven made a 999 call and told an operator: 'I had a psychotic break and killed my wife.' He said: 'We were messing about, I take steroids and was taking cocaine and alcohol, I think there was something else in it… it was f****** horrible.' He was transferred to a senior police officer, and said: 'I just want to go to jail,' and added: 'I'm not violent. I have been out my face, I can't remember what happened. I have been driving about all weekend.' Emergency services discovered Miss Spencer-Horn's mutilated body hidden under a towel. Methven admitted attempting to remove the limbs and torso from her body with a knife or other instrument. Pathologists believe Miss Spencer-Horn may have been attacked in the bathroom before being dragged into the hall, but a bloodied knife was also found in the bedroom, the court heard. A post-mortem examination on November 19 established the cause of death as a stab wound to the chest. Defending, Tony Graham KC said Methven had wanted to plead guilty to 'provide closure'. Mr Graham added: 'Those related to Phoenix, those who were her friends, and society at large, are likely to regard him as the personification of evil. 'He knows those who are related to Phoenix will never forgive him, as he will never forgive himself. 'He can't provide an explanation.' Judge Lord Matthews said: 'You pleaded guilty to an appalling crime, the only punishment for which is life imprisonment.' Sentencing will take place on July 14. Detective Chief Inspector Susie Cairns said: 'My thoughts remain with Phoenix's family and friends as they continue to try to come to terms with what happened. 'Methven now faces the consequences of his actions. 'Violence such as this is never acceptable in our communities, and we will work tirelessly to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.'
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man admits murdering and beheading girlfriend
A man has admitted murdering and decapitating his 21-year-old girlfriend before texting her mother pretending to be her and searching for internet pornography. Ewan Methven, now 27, murdered Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, in the home they shared on November 16 last year, after the couple ordered a takeaway to their flat in Glen Lee, East Kilbride, on a Saturday night. Earlier that day, Methven, who worked as a postman for Royal Mail, had complained to his girlfriend that her waitress shifts made him "lonely", and she had exchanged messages with her mother, Alison Spencer, at around 9.37pm, saying they were eating dinner. The couple had been together for two years and met at a family party, the High Court in Glasgow was told. At around midnight on the Saturday, Methven attacked Miss Spencer-Horn with three knives, stabbing her 20 times, before mutilating her body and severing her head with three knives, the court heard. He spent the weekend driving Miss Spencer-Horn's red Corsa, scrolling through her phone and searching for internet pornography, as well as making several attempts to buy cocaine, according to prosecutors. Prosecutor Christopher McKenna said: "The accused murdered his girlfriend, Phoenix Spencer-Horn, in the top-floor flat they shared. Late on Saturday November 16, he strangled her and stabbed her. He dialled 999, but not until November 18. "Her mutilated and decapitated body was discovered only on November 18." The court heard Miss Spencer-Horn had seen her mother the day before and had been in good spirits at work the day she was murdered. Mr McKenna said: "The police recovered texts between the accused and Phoenix, he complained of feeling lonely because of the hours she worked and he apologised." The court heard a food order was placed around 8pm and Methven "did not appear to be drunk or under the influence by the delivery driver", however in a 999 call he claimed the murder happened when he had a psychotic episode induced by cocaine, alcohol and steroids. On Tuesday, Methven pleaded guilty to murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice at the High Court in Glasgow. Mr McKenna said: "Around midnight, downstairs neighbours heard footsteps and increased activities. "At around that time, or shortly after midnight, the accused attacked Phoenix, compressing her neck and repeated stabbing her." He told the court at around 2.40am, Methven messaged a drug dealer to seek drugs, and sent similar messages the following day and in the early hours of November 18. He also exchanged messages with Miss Spencer-Horn's mother, claiming the couple had been "drunk" and that her daughter was asleep, the court heard. Methven said in one text: "Hey, Phe isn't up yet, I'll get her to text you when she is x." Prosecutor Mr McKenna said: "In the early hours of that morning, between texting Alison, the accused looked for pornography on his phone. "The accused, using Phoenix's phone, pretended to be her in messages to Alison." One message sent from the victim's phone read: "Hey, sorry just woke up xxx." On November 18, Miss Spencer-Horn was absent from work and could not be contacted. Around midday, Methven made a 999 call and told an operator: "I had a psychotic break and killed my wife." He said: "We were messing about, I take steroids and was taking cocaine and alcohol, I think there was something else in it… it was f****** horrible." He was transferred to a senior police officer, and said: "I just want to go to jail," and added: "I'm not violent. I have been out my face, I can't remember what happened. I have been driving about all weekend." Emergency services discovered Miss Spencer-Horn's mutilated body hidden under a towel. Methven admitted attempting to remove the limbs and torso from her body with a knife or other instrument. Pathologists believe Miss Spencer-Horn may have been attacked in the bathroom before being dragged into the hall, but a bloodied knife was also found in the bedroom, the court heard. A post-mortem examination on November 19 established the cause of death as a stab wound to the chest. Defending, Tony Graham KC said Methven had wanted to plead guilty to "provide closure". Mr Graham added: "Those related to Phoenix, those who were her friends, and society at large, are likely to regard him as the personification of evil. "He knows those who are related to Phoenix will never forgive him, as he will never forgive himself. "He can't provide an explanation." Judge Lord Matthews said: "You pleaded guilty to an appalling crime, the only punishment for which is life imprisonment." Sentencing will take place on July 14. Detective Chief Inspector Susie Cairns said: "My thoughts remain with Phoenix's family and friends as they continue to try to come to terms with what happened. "Methven now faces the consequences of his actions. "Violence such as this is never acceptable in our communities, and we will work tirelessly to ensure those responsible are brought to justice."
