Wife found dead with tree surgeon husband in remote cottage 'murder-suicide'
- Posted on July 28, 2026
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Wife found dead with tree surgeon husband in remote cottage 'murder-suicide'
Jim Mair, 43, and his wife Stacy, 35, were found on Corsliehill Road, on the outskirts of Houston, Renfrewshire. (Picture: Facebook) Detectives are investigating a suspected murder-suicide amid claims a tree surgeon killed his wife before himself. Stacy Mair, 35, and her husband Jim were found dead in their remote cottage on the outskirts of Renfrewshire, Scotland. Police are treating both their deaths as unexplained as a post-mortem takes place. The couple, who were married in 2019, both worked for TRS Tree Surgery, based in Glasgow. Their home was surrounded by detectives and officers carrying out forensic examinations. They closed off all the surrounding roads. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ‘An investigation is ongoing into the deaths of a 35-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man in the Houston area. Police descended on the remote cottage after reports of concern for the couple (Picture: James Chapelard) ‘Around 7.50am on Monday, 27 July we received a report of concern for a person in Corsliehill Road. ‘Emergency services attended, and the body of a man and a woman were found nearby. Police tape off the back of the cottage (Picture: James Chapelard) Stacy Mair worked with her husband in their tree surgery business (Picture: Facebook) ‘The deaths are being treated as unexplained and post-mortem examinations will be carried out in due course. ‘Extensive enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances. At this time, there is nothing to suggest anyone else has been involved. ‘Their relatives are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.’ Samaritans are here to listen, day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or visit samaritans.org for more information.