Police are yet to recover all the remains of a murder victim killed and dismembered in her own home.

Andrew Wallace, 42, pled guilty at Glasgow High Court to the murder of 47-year-old Julie Reilly, who was reported missing in February last year.

The vulnerable gran, of Shieldhall Road, Govan, was assaulted and killed by convicted murdered Wallace who had befriended her before her death.

His charge states that he "dismembered" her and cut off her legs with a knife before putting the remains in plastic bags and suitcases.

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Although some of her body was recovered by police at a property in Drumoyne Drive, some remains are still missing.

Speaking following Wallace's conviction, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bell, the senior investigating officer, said: "Julie Reilly was a vulnerable woman with complex health issues and Wallace deliberately sought to achieve her friendship and trust with a cover of befriending and caring for her.

"It became clear during this complex investigation that his motives were far from this.

"We will never know precisely what happened to Julie in her final moments, but we do know, as has been shown today, she was murdered by Wallace.

"He dismembered her remains and without any thought for her or her family’s dignity, sought to conceal Julie in order to evade detection.

"This was a callous and cruel plan that failed."

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He added: "Today, I pay tribute to those that selflessly came forward and to the wider communities of Glasgow in whose areas these shocking events unfolded.

"Their support and patience with my officers exemplify real community spirit.

"I also need to pay tribute to the hundreds of police officers within Greater Glasgow, the Major Investigation Teams of our Specialist Crime Division, Specialist Search Officers within Police Scotland, Scottish Police Authority Forensic Science Support Services, law enforcement assistance from across the UK and many other partner agencies, who contributed to and enhanced the many aspects of this complex case bringing it to its conclusion in court today.

"All of the efforts in this case were made in support of Julie’s tremendously brave and dignified family, who have been supported by Police Scotland officers and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service throughout this ordeal.

"Their determination and trust have been truly humbling and a source of inspiration and to us all.

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"Lastly, notwithstanding today’s outcome in court, we have yet to recover all of Julie’s remains to provide her with dignity she deserves and to allow her family to grieve properly.

"I'm appealing directly to anyone who may have knowledge of where Julie is to engage directly with me. This will allow me to find her and bring peace to her family."