We previously reported Ann Coll was found with serious injuries inside her flat on Rutherglen’s Newfield Place at around 12.45am more than three weeks ago on Friday, December 22.
The 61-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and a murder investigation was launched.
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It is believed on the night of her murder, Ann returned from a walk with her dog Lola at the usual time of around 8.30pm on Thursday, December 21 before speaking with family at around 9.15pm.
She was a mum to three grown children and had eight grandchildren, some of whom she had plans to spend the day with before her death.
At a press conference a week later on Friday, December 29, Detective Chief Inspector Lynsey Watters described Ann’s death as a “violent attack” with a weapon. The type used was not disclosed.
She said police are “fully committed” to finding the person or people responsible and appealed to the public for help.
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Detective Watters said: “Our thoughts remain with Ann’s loved ones who have been left devastated by her death.
“As a family, they should have been enjoying the festive season and instead are grieving a terrible loss.
“We continue to provide them with support at this very difficult time.”
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She continued: “We are fully committed to tracing the person or people responsible as soon as possible, and I am asking the public for their help.
!If you knew Ann or witnessed anything suspicious or unusual on the evening of Thursday, December 21 into the early hours on Friday, December 22 near to Newfield Place then please contact us as soon as possible.
“This area is one of the main routes from Rutherglen to the Southside and has several bars and restaurants nearby.
“It would have been busier than usual due to the time of year.”
However, at this time police have confirmed there are no updates regarding the investigation.
Anyone with information about Ann’s death is asked to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 0110 of December 22.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
An online portal has also been set up to allow members of the public to send information directly to the police which can be accessed HERE.
