More than 30 years ago, a 67 -year -old man has been accused of killing a woman in Northern Irshire.
31 -year -old Shona Stevens was attacked near her house in Irwin in November 1994. He suffered serious head injuries and died in the hospital three days later.
His family remained in seeking justice and talked last year as Crimstoppers gave a reward of £ 20,000 for any information on the matter.
Police Scotland has confirmed that a person arrested on Friday has now been accused in connection with the case. He is scheduled to appear in the Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Monday.
Senior Investigation Officer, DET CH Inspection Stuart Gillis said: “I would like to thank the members of the local community who assisted us in our inquiry.
“I am grateful for his information and input that contributed a lot to our investigation.”
Ms. Stevens was a student at Paisley University.
He was described as a “creature of habit” and regularly went to the shop through the park at lunch, as it was the day of murder.
On 10 November 1994, he was attacked after leaving a co-up store at the Bortriel Shopping Center.
He was found in a wild area near his house after about 10 minutes.
His daughter, Candis, was seven years old at that time.
Despite comprehensive media coverage, including reconstruction of Ms. Stevens’ final movements, no one has been found responsible yet.
Candis and Ms. Stevens’ mother, Mhari Smith last year issued an appeal for the information about the case, stating: “There is no day that she is not in our thoughts and our hearts.”
At the time, Stuart Gillies of the police scotland’s leading investigation team said that he believes that the person responsible for the murder could have local relations.
Police investigation, operating short, included an online portal, where people can directly submit information to the police.
