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Scottish Sun
13 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
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Monster who beheaded Scots girlfriend fantasised about violence aged just 14 in warped online posts
The posts were on a since-deleted Facebook account KILLER'S CHILLING PAST Monster who beheaded Scots girlfriend fantasised about violence aged just 14 in warped online posts Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MONSTER who murdered his girlfriend then cut off her head had fantasised about violence from the age of 14, we can reveal. Ewan Methven, 27, was harbouring horrific thoughts from as far back as a decade before he throttled, stabbed then decapitated Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Evil monster Ewen Methven murdered and beheaded his girlfriend Phoenix Spencer-Horn 7 Twisted Methven pled guilty to the barbaric killing this week Credit: Supplied 7 He was branded "the personification of evil" by his own lawyer Credit: Police Scotland 7 Methven's chilling social media post showed he fantasised about violence Credit: Supplied In chilling Facebook posts from his school days, the warped postman wrote: 'You've always got that one person you choke to smash f**k out of.' Other alarming remarks, uncovered from 2013 to 2014, read: 'It's kill or be killed' and 'I always get all tingly when angry and it makes me agitated'. The disturbing posts emerged after the fiend this week admitted killing and butchering Phoenix at their flat in East Kilbride. His now-deleted account listed his occupation as 'Local Drug Dealer & Occasional Pornstar'. Referring to an unknown female, Methven told how he wanted to 'kick her big horrible f****** teeth oot' in a vile post dating back to December 2015. And he raged: 'F*** peace everybody's gony die.' In a reply to a friend, he claims: 'I wantae kill the f*** out of you' while in another he hails hard drugs as 'the bomb'. Sources close to the brute described him as 'popular' in his hometown but with a mean streak and a 'dead' stare. The pal said: 'At first glance, Ewan seemed like quite a quiet guy. He was quite pan-faced most of the time but there was always an edge to him. 'He was a bit of a screwball and could be a horrible b****** at times. Scots gangster Ross Monaghan 'erased' from Spanish pub just days after brutal assassination "He always looked dead behind the eyes — he deserves what's coming to him.' We told how Methven killed his partner of two years Phoenix then severed her head and tried to chop up her corpse while on a cocaine and online porn binge last November. The High Court in Glasgow heard how the hotel and cafe worker was knifed 20 times — including ten wounds to her face, seven to her chest and three to her buttocks. Cops found her naked, mutilated body with her head placed upright under her left arm. 7 Methven's chilling and violent Facebook posts 7 The sadistic murderer went on a drugs and porn binge after killing his girlfriend Credit: Supplied 7 He will be sentenced next month Credit: Supplied An attempt had also been made to hack off her torso, right wrist and ankle. Afterwards Methven accessed porn sites 170 times and messaged her mum Alison Spencer, pretending she was still alive, texting: 'Hey sorry I've just woken up xxx' and 'all good'. The sicko kept his head down in the dock on Tuesday as his defence lawyer branded him as 'the personification of evil'. Tony Graham KC added: 'He understands the bereaved will seek an explanation, but he cannot provide an explanation.' Lord Matthews continued his remand in custody. The monster will be sentenced on July 14.
West Australian
3 days ago
- West Australian
Ewan Methven: Scottish postman admits to cutting girlfriend Phoenix Spencer-Horn's head off
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT A Scottish postman has been described as 'the personification of evil' after admitting to cutting his girlfriend's head off in a barbaric murder that has shocked the small nation. After stating his actions were part of a drug-induced psychotic episode, Ewan Methven murdered his partner Phoenix Spencer-Horn in the apartment the two shared in Lanarkshire, Scotland in 2024. Mr Methven tried to convince investigators that he could not remember anything about the killing as he had been affected by drugs and blacked out while committing the gruesome acts. The timeline presented to a court tells a very different story after prosecutors said Mr Methven, a 27-year-old postman, called the 999 distress number for emergency services to report the murder. Authorities claimed that Mr Methven had mutilated Ms Spencer-Horn's body, possibly for days after she was dead, and even spoke to her mother, pretending she was still alive. The Daily Mail UK reported a hearing in the Glasgow High Court was convened this week to decide Mr Methven's fate, with family and friends of Ms Spencer-Horn on hand to listen to the harrowing details of her death. Neighbours had told police they heard heard loud noises coming from the home at around midnight on the evening of the murder the court was told. 'At that time, around or shortly after midnight on November 16 through to November 17, 2024, Methven attacked Phoenix by compressing her neck and repeatedly stabbing her to the head and body,' Police Prosecutor Chris McKenna reportedly said. 'Phoenix's naked and mutilated body with her head decapitated was discovered by police covered up within the hall of their home. 'An attempt had also been made by him to sever her torso, right wrist and ankle from her body. 'There were two bloodstained knives lying next to the mutilated body. A further bloodstained knife was found discarded in the bedroom.' Mr Methven has now admitted to committing the heinous offences against his partner and faces life in jail. Circumstances leading up to the murder were described in court as normal, with the two both working on the Saturday in question and returning home to share a meal and 'chill' as Mr Methven described their plans to work colleague on the day. Evidence in court mentioned Ms Spencer-Horn spoke to her mother and reportedly told her she was staying at home for the evening. After the murder, police alleged Mr Methven spent hours watching porn on the internet and organised drug purchases. The following morning, Ms Spencer-Horn's mother, Alison Spencer, tried to contact her daughter via text to which Mr Methven replied: 'Hey sorry I've just woken up xxx', and that Ms Spencer-Horn was 'all good'. Two days after the murder, Mr Methven reportedly called 999 and spoke to emergency operators, telling them he believed he had taken steroids and cocaine which may have been spiked and he thought he had killed his girlfriend. When asked to descibe the scene on the call, Mr Methven replied: 'It was horrible.' 'I know she is dead, mate - she is dead,' he added. After police responded to the call, Mr Methven was taken into custody and the court heard he told the arresting officers' 'I could not stay here with her like that. I tried to dismember her. I moved her from the bath and put her there.' An autopsy revealed Ms Spencer-Horn suffered 20 stab wounds including the fatal wound to the chest. 'Those related to Phoenix and those who are friends are likely to regard Ewan Methven as the personification of evil,' Mr Mehtven's lawyer Tony Graham reportedly told the court. 'While of little moment, he wishes to express publicly how truly sorry he is for the death. 'He recognises the relatives and friends will never be able to forgive him. He will not be able to forgive himself. 'He understands the bereaved will seek an explanation, but he cannot provide an explanation.' Mr Methven is due to be sentenced on 14 July.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
Postman decapitates girlfriend and blames spiked drugs
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT A Scottish postman has been described as 'the personification of evil' after admitting to cutting his girlfriend's head off in a barbaric murder that has shocked the small nation. After stating his actions were part of a drug-induced psychotic episode, Ewan Methven murdered his partner Phoenix Spencer-Horn in the apartment the two shared in Lanarkshire, Scotland in 2024. Mr Methven tried to convince investigators that he could not remember anything about the killing as he had been affected by drugs and blacked out while committing the gruesome acts. The timeline presented to a court tells a very different story after prosecutors said Mr Methven, a 27-year-old postman, called the 999 distress number for emergency services to report the murder. Authorities claimed that Mr Methven had mutilated Ms Spencer-Horn's body, possibly for days after she was dead, and even spoke to her mother, pretending she was still alive. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The Daily Mail UK reported a hearing in the Glasgow High Court was convened this week to decide Mr Methven's fate, with family and friends of Ms Spencer-Horn on hand to listen to the harrowing details of her death. Neighbours had told police they heard heard loud noises coming from the home at around midnight on the evening of the murder the court was told. 'At that time, around or shortly after midnight on November 16 through to November 17, 2024, Methven attacked Phoenix by compressing her neck and repeatedly stabbing her to the head and body,' Police Prosecutor Chris McKenna reportedly said. 'Phoenix's naked and mutilated body with her head decapitated was discovered by police covered up within the hall of their home. 'An attempt had also been made by him to sever her torso, right wrist and ankle from her body. 'There were two bloodstained knives lying next to the mutilated body. A further bloodstained knife was found discarded in the bedroom.' Mr Methven has now admitted to committing the heinous offences against his partner and faces life in jail. Circumstances leading up to the murder were described in court as normal, with the two both working on the Saturday in question and returning home to share a meal and 'chill' as Mr Methven described their plans to work colleague on the day. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Evidence in court mentioned Ms Spencer-Horn spoke to her mother and reportedly told her she was staying at home for the evening. After the murder, police alleged Mr Methven spent hours watching porn on the internet and organised drug purchases. The following morning, Ms Spencer-Horn's mother, Alison Spencer, tried to contact her daughter via text to which Mr Methven replied: 'Hey sorry I've just woken up xxx', and that Ms Spencer-Horn was 'all good'. Two days after the murder, Mr Methven reportedly called 999 and spoke to emergency operators, telling them he believed he had taken steroids and cocaine which may have been spiked and he thought he had killed his girlfriend. When asked to descibe the scene on the call, Mr Methven replied: 'It was horrible.' 'I know she is dead, mate - she is dead,' he added. After police responded to the call, Mr Methven was taken into custody and the court heard he told the arresting officers' 'I could not stay here with her like that. I tried to dismember her. I moved her from the bath and put her there.' An autopsy revealed Ms Spencer-Horn suffered 20 stab wounds including the fatal wound to the chest. 'Those related to Phoenix and those who are friends are likely to regard Ewan Methven as the personification of evil,' Mr Mehtven's lawyer Tony Graham reportedly told the court. 'While of little moment, he wishes to express publicly how truly sorry he is for the death. 'He recognises the relatives and friends will never be able to forgive him. He will not be able to forgive himself. 'He understands the bereaved will seek an explanation, but he cannot provide an explanation.' Mr Methven is due to be sentenced on 14 July.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Scots monster's warped drugs & porn binge after murdering girlfriend then severing her head
The twisted sicko pretended to be his girlfriend as he sent a text to her mother BLADE BEAST CAGED Scots monster's warped drugs & porn binge after murdering girlfriend then severing her head A FIEND went on a warped drugs and porn binge after murdering his girlfriend then severing her head and trying to chop up her body, it was revealed yesterday. And a lawyer for evil Ewan Methven, 27, admitted that the monster would be seen as 'the personification of evil' for his savage slaughter of Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21. Advertisement 4 Twisted sicko Ewan Methven butchered his girlfriend then watched porn 4 The evil monster killed his tragic partner amid a drug binge Credit: Supplied 4 Tragic Phoenix Spencer-Horn was aged 21 when her life was taken Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 Police officers attended the crime scene in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire Credit: Les Gallagher The creep even pretended to his victim's mother that she was still alive following the horrific killing in East Kilbride last November. After Methven admitted his guilt, the High Court in Glasgow was told that in the hours after the frenzied knife slaying he had accessed a porn website 170 times. The postman also arranged for several drug deliveries to his flat while tragic Phoenix — his partner of two years — lay butchered in the hall under a towel. It wasn't until two days later that Methven called 999 to report he'd killed the popular hotel and coffee shop worker of nearby Strathaven. Advertisement The brute claimed he'd had a 'psychotic blackout' due to booze, cocaine and steroid use. But even after pleading guilty to murder he still refused to give any explanation for subjecting petite Phoenix to such a gruesome death. Judge Lord Matthews said: 'This was a horrible and appalling crime.' The court heard Phoenix had seen her mother Alison Spencer the day before her death and had been in good spirits at work the day she was murdered. Advertisement But Methven texted her during her shift to complain that he felt 'lonely' due to her long hours at work, which she apologised for. He ordered a takeaway meal that night which the couple ate when Phoenix got back. Tragic Loss: Remembering Phoenix Spencer She contacted her mum at 9.37pm to say she was at home having dinner. But at around midnight a downstairs neighbour heard 'loud noise and hurried footsteps'. Advertisement Prosecutor Chris McKenna told how a check on Methven's phone later revealed this had 'coincided with increased activity recorded in an app measuring steps at 12.13am'. He continued: 'At that time, around or shortly after midnight on November 16, Methven attacked Phoenix by compressing her neck and repeatedly stabbing her to the head and body.' The court was then informed of Methven's grotesque behaviour as his girlfriend lay dead. When Alison tried messaging her daughter the following morning, he had replied — initially claiming 'Phe is not up yet' and that he'd get her to message when she was. Advertisement Later, the twisted sicko pretended to be his girlfriend as he sent a text to her mother. It stated: 'Hey sorry I've just woken up xxx'. Another message then claimed Phoenix was 'all good'. Just minutes later, Methven began logging on to adult websites. Mr McKenna said: 'Throughout the day on November 17, analysis of his phone and search history revealed that, for a prolonged period over several hours, he accessed pornography from 8.12am through to 6.39pm. Advertisement 'PHE, MY DARLING ANGEL' By Bart Dickson PHOENIX Spencer-Horn's devastated mum told how her daughter's savage murder had left her family 'shattered' - and they would remain 'broken forever' over their loss. Alison Spencer, from Strathaven, Lanarkshire, posted the emotional tribute to the 21-year-old after her funeral in December last year. She said: 'We have had to come to terms that we will never cuddle, kiss, laugh with her again and never get served one of her brilliant barista coffees with the perfect latte art which always made you feel special of how much love and precision she put into making them. 'We now only have the photos and videos to be blessed with her stunning smile, the stunning smile that the people who were lucky enough to have met Phe were left with after encountering her amazing energy and radiance. 'The last couple of months have undoubtedly been the worst we have ever gone through in our lives, having to accept that our fantastic, wholesome, stunning daughter has gone from the world and won't ever be coming back. 'Our hearts were shattered and broken forever, life will never be the same again without our Phe. 'RIP Phe, 21 forever. My darling angel.' A commemorative bench is being created by local craftspeople while a fundraiser launched after her death raised £6,440 to support her family. 'He was noted to have accessed a pornographic video site 170 times.' Concerns were then raised when Phoenix did not turn up for work on November 18. Methven eventually dialled 999 that afternoon, stating he'd had 'a drug-induced psychotic break' and that he had 'killed' his girlfriend. He told the operator: 'The past day I have been trying to kind of muster up the courage to phone.' Advertisement Methven said Phoenix remained in the hall with a knife beside her. He added that he'd been taking steroids and cocaine, which he believed had been spiked. Methven said: 'I totally blacked out through the full thing.' He mentioned having 'stabbed' and 'choked' Phoenix, adding: 'It was f***ing horrible.' Advertisement Asked by a police officer who came on the line if Phoenix could still be alive, Methven replied: 'I know she is dead, mate. She is dead.' Cops soon arrived at his flat and made the grim discovery of her remains. Mr McKenna told the court: 'Phoenix's naked and mutilated body, with her head decapitated, was discovered by police covered up within the hall of their home. 'An attempt had also been made by him to sever her torso, right wrist and ankle from her body. Advertisement 'There were two bloodstained knives lying next to the mutilated body. "A further bloodstained knife was found discarded in the bedroom.' After his arrest, Methven told cops: 'I could not stay here with her like that. I tried to dismember her. I moved her from the bath and put her there.' And after being put in a police cell, he said: 'I guess this is what my next 25 years look like.' Advertisement The court was told Phoenix had suffered 20 stab wounds, including the fatal one to the chest. Methven also admitted a bid to defeat the ends of justice. His advocate, Tony Graham KC, said: 'Those related to Phoenix and those who are friends are likely to regard Ewan Methven as the personification of evil. 'He wishes to express publicly how truly sorry he is for the death. Advertisement "He recognises the relatives and friends will never be able to forgive him. He will not be able to forgive himself. 'He understands the bereaved will seek an explanation, but he cannot provide an explanation.' Lord Matthews deferred sentencing until next month. As Methven was led away to jail, a man in the public gallery shouted 'beast' at him.
