The family of Demi Hannaway seeks justice after her death, questioning the suicide ruling and police response to her abuse.
Airdrie: The family of Demi Hannaway is heartbroken. They believe her death wasn’t a suicide. Demi suffered abuse from her partner, Andrew Brown, for years.
She died in May 2021 at just 23. Brown was a real piece of work, treating her terribly. He even choked her and sent her awful messages.
Police said it was suicide, but her family thinks they jumped to conclusions. They feel Brown’s story about her death wasn’t properly checked out.
Demi’s mum, Helen, told the BBC they want answers. She believes Brown might have murdered her daughter. They found troubling things in Demi’s home after her death.
They filed a formal complaint about how police handled the case. They say officers took too long to arrive and missed key evidence.
After Demi died, her sister found messages from Brown that were abusive and threatening. He admitted to assaulting her over a long period.
It’s heartbreaking to think about what Demi went through. She seemed happy on the outside, but her family had no idea about the violence.
Brown was sentenced to 43 months in jail, but that doesn’t bring Demi back. Her parents feel the court outcome was bittersweet.
Police Scotland is looking into the family’s complaint. They say it’s a serious matter and will respond in due time.
It’s a tough situation, and Demi’s family just wants the truth. They hope others will learn from this tragedy.
