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Family Says Woman Found Dead in Edinburgh McDonald’s Toilet Went Unnoticed for Six Hours

Police maintain there are no suspicious circumstances, with McDonald’s saying it cooperated with inquiries.

Overview

  • Michaela Sharp, 32, was found dead in the South St Andrew Street McDonald’s toilets in central Edinburgh in the early hours of June 14.
  • Her mother says police told the family CCTV showed her entering around 9pm and the door not opening again until nearly 3am.
  • The family believes routine checks could have led to timely medical help, noting Sharp had a history of seizures though the cause of death remains unclear.
  • Police Scotland says the death is not being treated as suspicious after officers were called at 2:55am and paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene.
  • McDonald’s offered condolences and said it assisted inquiries, while a separate July death in a city building was referred to the PIRC and triggered a council probe.