Troon woman accused of murdering sister ‘gave her black eye’ months before death
Lynnette Greenop's dad told the High Court in Glasgow she struck disabled Sharon Greenop, 46, in August 2016 at their shared home in Ayrshire
A WOMAN accused of killing her sister "gave her a black eye" months before she was found dead in her Troon home, their dad has claimed.
Lynnette Greenop was said to have struck disabled Sharon Greenop, 46, back in August 2016 at their shared home.
The pair's dad said Sharon was “frightened” of her sister, who was described as “dominant” and “liked to get her own way”.
Derek Greenop, 72, told the High Court in Glasgow how Lynnette cared for bed-bound Sharon at the Ayrshire house.
Lynette and Sharon's daughter Shayla Greenop, 20, are on trial accused of murdering the mum.
It is claimed Sharon was assaulted on various occasions between September 8 and November 10 2016.
This includes allegations she was repeatedly struck with an “object or objects” and had her neck compressed.
It is said injuries were also inflicted “by means unknown” and that there was a failure to obtain medical help.
Sharon is stated to have been so severely hurt that she died. Her body was discovered in November 2016.
Derek, a retired baker, told a jury he often visited Sharon at her home after an accident in 2009 left her with a spinal injury, requiring carers to help her.
He recalled one of the last times he saw his daughter when she was in bed and had “more or less a black eye”.
Prosecutor Ashley Edwards QC said: “Did you ask Sharon about it?”
Mr Greenop replied: “I asked her how she got the black eye – she said she fell.
“I then got hold of Sharon after Lynnette went away and she said: 'Lynnette hit me'.”
He also told the QC: “Sharon was frightened of Lynnette. She had to watch what she was saying in front her.”
When asked if Lynnette responded to the claims, he added: “She turned around and said 'tell the truth, I did not hit you'.”
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Sharon was said to have then “tried to apologise” for what she claimed.
Derek said he felt "terrible" about the incident and later called his other daughter, but did not take the matter further.
Frances McMenamin, defence for Lynnette, argued the hitting allegations were fabricated.
The two women – who both live in Ayr – denied all charges.
The trial, before Lady Carmichael, continues.
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