Lucy Smith, 23, from Dumfries and Galloway, thought she was burnt out from working long hours as a carer when in reality she was suffering from a life-threatening condition ...

Most people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) develop heart problems by adulthood, making management of cardiac health very important.

"The facts of this horrific case are gruesome and unsettling and my heart is with the victim's family ... in her home and discarding the victim's torso in a bag on the street." ...